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Compass

Compass is Meridian’s core module for room discovery, booking, and space intelligence. It provides students and staff with a unified platform to find study spaces, manage room bookings, access campus services, and provide real-time feedback on space quality.

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Key Features

Room Discovery

Browse and search available study spaces, classrooms, and meeting rooms with real-time availability

Smart Booking

Instant room reservations with conflict detection and automated scheduling

Space Intelligence

Real-time ratings, feedback, and analytics on space quality and utilization

Event Management

Create and manage events with integrated room booking and attendee management

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Core Capabilities

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Room & Space Management

  • Real-time Availability: Live updates on room availability and occupancy
  • Advanced Search: Filter by capacity, amenities, location, and availability
  • Booking System: Instant reservations with conflict resolution
  • Recurring Bookings: Support for regular study sessions and meetings

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Space Intelligence

  • Quality Ratings: Student feedback on temperature, noise, lighting, and equipment
  • Utilization Analytics: Track space usage patterns and identify underutilized areas
  • Maintenance Alerts: Real-time reporting of equipment failures and facility issues
  • Predictive Insights: Data-driven recommendations for space optimization

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Event Integration

  • Event-Room Linking: Automatically book spaces when creating events
  • Capacity Planning: Match event size with appropriate room capacity
  • Resource Management: Track equipment and amenities needed for events

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Architecture

Compass integrates with:
  • Frontend: React-based user interface (Meridian/frontend)
  • Backend API: RESTful endpoints for room and event management
  • Real-time Updates: WebSocket integration for live availability
  • Calendar Integration: Sync with external calendar systems
  • SIS Integration: Import classroom data and course schedules

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Use Cases

  • Students: Find and book study spaces quickly
  • Faculty: Reserve classrooms and meeting spaces
  • Administrators: Monitor space utilization and optimize resource allocation
  • Facilities: Receive real-time maintenance requests and space quality feedback

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Getting Started

Frontend Development

Learn about Compass frontend architecture and components

API Reference

Explore Compass API endpoints for rooms and events

Space Intelligence

Understand space analytics and feedback systems

Integration Guide

Set up calendar and SIS integrations

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Performance Metrics

  • Booking Time: Reduced from 10-15 minutes to under 2 minutes
  • Issue Detection: Student-reported problems identified 48-72 hours faster
  • Utilization: Improved space utilization through data-driven insights