Okeenea Navigueo+ Hifi
From France’s leading assistive technology manufacturer – over 200,000 beacons installed in France and the United States.
Okeenea’s Smart Audio Beacon
Designed specifically for public spaces, transit (railway and metro) stations, and building entrances, this smart audio beacon also adapts well to other use cases thanks to its durable construction and high-quality sound.
Each audio beacon can be programmed with a distinctive call signal, making it easy to locate even in noisy environments. In addition, it supports customized spoken guidance messages in multiple languages, tailored to the location and user needs.
The solution is scalable and adaptable, making it suitable for a wide variety of environments and applications.
In a perfect world, this kind of guidance would be available at every entrance and along every path— and that’s exactly what we’re working towards.
Access is a right—not a privilege
A smart audio beacon is much more than a guide to an entrance—it’s a versatile solution that can be used in a wide range of environments.
Finding the entrance is an important step toward accessibility, but a beacon can do so much more. It can guide a visually impaired person safely back to the shore after a swim, or narrate the story behind a piece of art—offering a new, inclusive way to experience and participate in the world.
How does a smart audio beacon work in practice?
1. Audio Beacon at an entrance
A smart audio beacon is installed above the building’s entrance.
When a visually impaired person approaches, the beacon activates automatically and plays a distinctive sound designed to help the user locate the beacon.
Once nearby, the speaker plays a voice message such as:
“You have arrived at the [building name] entrance. The entrance is below this sound. Once inside, the information desk is on your right, where staff is available to assist you. On your left is the elevator lobby, which will take you to other floors.”
2. Continued navigation support—for example, at the elevator
A second audio beacon is installed above the elevators.
When the user enters the elevator lobby, the beacon announces:
“Directly below this sound, are three elevators on your right-hand side. You are currently on the first floor of the building. On the second floor, you’ll find the lounge and restaurant. The third floor houses the study areas.”
Audio Beacons in Metro Stations
Two audio beacons can be installed on the metro platform—one near each exit.
When a visually impaired passenger exits the metro train, the beacons are automatically activated by a signal from the MyMovEO app or the Okeenea Button.
Following the directional tone, the beacon provides a spoken instruction, for example:
“You have arrived at the platform of [metro station name].
From below this audio beacon, you can exit from the west end of the platform. In front of you are the escalators. After taking them, follow the tactile paving – turn left to reach the bus stop, or continue straight ahead toward [street name].”
Additional audio beacons can be installed along the route, providing step-by-step guidance toward the destination.
