WAI facilitates the exchange of information relevant to a facility and
applicable to a person.
Essential information relates to the basic human needs of
entry, exit, navigating to fixed locations, and
highlighted location of restrooms, medical assistance, law enforcement,
or other personal aid.
Useful information relates to temporal events, such as open/closing times,
wait times, schedules of arrivals or departures.
Optional information relates to commercials, promotions, and
retail or restaurant guides.
Essential Information
A WAI user device first task is to gather essential information about a facility. This permits the user device to attach to the WAIFIND server for access to the facility database.
Useful Information
The WAIFIND facility database provide a repository for useful information, including access to messaging and announcements.
Optional Information
Every storefront or service available in a facility may provide information of their choosing to inform the WAI users about their products or services.