Carnival Corporation (CCL), the company behind the Carnival and Princess cruise lines, is bringing a little bit of high-tech to the high seas with its new connected cruising experience that’s being unveiled at this year’s CES in Las Vegas.
Called the One Cruise Experience Access Network, or OCEAN, the initiative lets you control virtually all aspects of your trip from a personalized smartphone app and a tiny quarter-size medallion that acts as your access pass.
OCEAN uses a series of sensors positioned throughout your ship that are able to locate you based on where your medallion is located. The sensors read the NFC and Bluetooth low-energy chips embedded in your medallion to do things like recognize when you’re walking to your suite and automatically activate the lights and turn on your air conditioner or heater before your even get to your door.
Speaking of doors, the medallion, which you can gussy up with optional wristbands, pendants or pants clips, is used as your room key. Just have your medallion on you, touch your door’s handle and it will automatically unlock. Better still, a touch screen display outside your door will provide you with your upcoming schedule and other information about your trip.
Full story at Yahoo News.
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