Originally, I said that I thought the bars should get technology that keeps track of the number of people entering the bars, like an invisible turnstile.
But after doing some research, I discovered that there are apps that allow users to turn their phones into ID scanners/ age verifiers. This technology could be used to A.) Expedite the process of ID’ing individuals in bars, B.) Prevent underage drinking C.) More easily recognize if a bar is over-limits and D.) Promote the bar through my app.
The app I found online, called DoorMetrics, allows not only the phone to scan IDs, but also has a History option that can let you see how many people are in the bar. If I could coordinate with an app like this, our apps could be linked together so that the DoorMetric information can be transferred to CrowdControl.
Not to mention, DoorMetrics is relatively inexpensive: It costs $84.99 to buy the attachment for iPhones, and now that restaurants and bars are starting to use this technology for other purposes, such as a Buzzer to let one know when his/ her table is ready, it’s only a matter of time until all restaurants and bars begin using this kind of technology.
Most importantly, Using DoorMetrics is simple. The app is easy to use; so easy that minimal to no training would even be required, making it more appealing for bars to begin using it and, as a result, partner with CrowdControl.
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