CrowdLED Smart Technology Helps Event Attendees Adhere to Social Distancing Rules
July 8, 2020
With social distancing as part of the new reality the events industry must face for the foreseeable future, planners are having to consider not only how to execute safe and CDC guideline-compliant events, but also ensure that attendees follow those rules. But when involved in conversation and conducting business, it can be easy for people to forget about staying safely apart. While asking event attendees to maintain a 6-foot distance may seem simple enough, how can event organizers ensure consistent compliance?
Enter radio controlled wearables provider CrowdLED, which will launch its new CrowdRanger social distancing wearable, designed to keep event participants safe and respectful of social distancing guidelines, for purchase or rental later this month. As part of the company’s new CrowdSaver line, CrowdRanger’s localization technology senses when other CrowdRanger devices – worn around the neck or carried in a pocket – are within a chosen range. When a “safety circle” is broken by two or more devices, CrowdRanger alerts wearers via light, vibration and sound to keep safe distances.
The social distance wearable works with ultra-wideband technology for optimal accuracy, providing precision up to a few inches or less, according to CrowdLED officials.
Wearables can be adjusted to adhere to any country’s governmental social distancing guidelines and free up users to focus on conducting business instead of their surroundings, said Tobias van der Horst, account manager at The Netherlands-based CrowdLED.
“Our roots lie within the event industry and normally we light up events with LED wearable products,” van der Horst explained. “[Since in-person events] aren’t allowed for the time being, we had to come up with a way to help the event industry.”
He continued, “We wanted to wait until the coronavirus was over, [but now that the] virus is getting worse around the globe, we wanted to help and make sure the future of events is secured so we created CrowdRanger.”
CrowdRanger will be available in two versions. The Pro version keeps track of other CrowdRangers that enter a safety circle to enable contact tracing post-event, while the Lite version does not collect data and is completely anonymous. Both versions are rechargeable and work autonomously with no server or router required.
Since every attendee at an event must wear a CrowdRanger for it to be effective, CrowdLED offers its CrowdRanger for Events two-week rental program, which provides bulk discount rates for all sizes of events.
To learn more about CrowdRanger, go here.
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Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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