Roamer
Roamer
2017 TFL Busking Scheme Equipment
2017 TFL Busking Scheme Equipment
TFL
TFL
Project
Project
Graduation
Graduation
Concept
Concept
Artaeka curates a tailored journey through the art world, focusing on personalizing the discovery process for creatives. The app offers a visually rich and seamless experience to explore galleries, exhibitions, and events based on personal interests, with easy navigation, event booking features, and insightful content.
Artaeka curates a tailored journey through the art world, focusing on personalizing the discovery process for creatives. The app offers a visually rich and seamless experience to explore galleries, exhibitions, and events based on personal interests, with easy navigation, event booking features, and insightful content.
Problem
Problem
Street performers across London face limited access to consistent, high-quality sound equipment. Many carry heavy setups or perform without amplification, restricting when and where they can play. Despite TfL licensing over 250 buskers across 270+ stations, there’s no shared system to support their sound needs.
Street performers across London face limited access to consistent, high-quality sound equipment. Many carry heavy setups or perform without amplification, restricting when and where they can play. Despite TfL licensing over 250 buskers across 270+ stations, there’s no shared system to support their sound needs.
Solution
Solution
Roamer streamlines the logistics of busking by making professional sound equipment easily accessible, shareable, and location-aware. It reduces the burden of transport, ensures quality audio, and empowers performers to focus on their craft—anywhere in the city.
Roamer streamlines the logistics of busking by making professional sound equipment easily accessible, shareable, and location-aware. It reduces the burden of transport, ensures quality audio, and empowers performers to focus on their craft—anywhere in the city.
Reflections
Reflections
Roamer is a speaker rental service designed to support buskers and street performers, particularly those registered under the TfL Busking Scheme. It offers a single, high-quality portable speaker that can be rented through a streamlined digital interface, making the process quick and accessible. With optional add-ons like an NFC card reader for contactless tips, a microphone, and a speaker stand, Roamer helps performers enhance their setup while remaining mobile and self-sufficient. The platform operates on a daily rental model with the option for subscription-based access, allowing frequent users to benefit from discounts and priority booking. Focused on ease, flexibility, and inclusivity, Roamer empowers performers by providing the tools they need to engage audiences and accept modern forms of support.
Roamer is a speaker rental service designed to support buskers and street performers, particularly those registered under the TfL Busking Scheme. It offers a single, high-quality portable speaker that can be rented through a streamlined digital interface, making the process quick and accessible. With optional add-ons like an NFC card reader for contactless tips, a microphone, and a speaker stand, Roamer helps performers enhance their setup while remaining mobile and self-sufficient. The platform operates on a daily rental model with the option for subscription-based access, allowing frequent users to benefit from discounts and priority booking. Focused on ease, flexibility, and inclusivity, Roamer empowers performers by providing the tools they need to engage audiences and accept modern forms of support.
Roamer empowers London’s licensed buskers with seamless access to smart, portable sound—combining NFC technology, a shared rental model, and app control to make performing effortless across the TfL network.
Roamer empowers London’s licensed buskers with seamless access to smart, portable sound—combining NFC technology, a shared rental model, and app control to make performing effortless across the TfL network.
Product Specs
Product Specs
Roamer App (iOS & Android)
Core Features
TfL Permit Verification: Buskers register with their TfL license for approval
Live Availability Map: View speaker stock at participating stations
Booking & Tap-In Sync: Reserve in advance or tap-and-go on arrival
Pairing Control: Lock/unlock Bluetooth connection only during active sessions
Profile Integration: Upload profile picture, name, social media, and QR code
Promo Content Upload: Sync custom display media to speaker screen
Subscription Management: Pay-As-You-Go monthly model, automated billing
Performance Log: See session history, station activity, and duration
Support Tools: Issue reporting, customer support chat, and FAQs
NFC Card Reader (Station-Based Hardware)
Interaction Model
Tap to Start / End: Same as TfL’s Oyster/contactless payment logic
Secure Session Sync: Tap links the speaker to the performer’s verified app account
Instant Feedback: Audible beep + LED light confirm tap success
Offline Mode: Can hold tap data locally in case of brief signal loss
Compatibility
Accepts Oyster cards, contactless debit/credit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
Optionally embedded in speaker dock or available as a standalone post
Fully compliant with TfL security and access protocols
Roamer Speaker Unit
Design & Build
Size: Small carry-on suitcase form (approx. 45 × 35 × 20 cm)
Portability: Retractable handle, built-in wheels for easy transport
Material: Weather-resistant, durable shell (IP54-rated)
Open/Close System: Speaker and screen are revealed when opened; locks securely when docked
Display Screen (Promotional Use)
Built-in 7–10” screen
Shows performer-uploaded content via the app
Name
Social media handles
QR code (e.g. donations or Spotify)
Static or looped video (GIF or MP4)
Auto-syncs on tap-in, resets on return
Audio + Tech Specs
Output: 50W RMS, designed for clear sound in noisy transit spaces
Battery: 10 hours playtime, USB-C fast charge
Connections: Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm AUX, mic input
Auto-mute when locked or in transit
Diagnostics: Speaker can auto-report faults via ap
Roamer App (iOS & Android)
Core Features
TfL Permit Verification: Buskers register with their TfL license for approval
Live Availability Map: View speaker stock at participating stations
Booking & Tap-In Sync: Reserve in advance or tap-and-go on arrival
Pairing Control: Lock/unlock Bluetooth connection only during active sessions
Profile Integration: Upload profile picture, name, social media, and QR code
Promo Content Upload: Sync custom display media to speaker screen
Subscription Management: Pay-As-You-Go monthly model, automated billing
Performance Log: See session history, station activity, and duration
Support Tools: Issue reporting, customer support chat, and FAQs
NFC Card Reader (Station-Based Hardware)
Interaction Model
Tap to Start / End: Same as TfL’s Oyster/contactless payment logic
Secure Session Sync: Tap links the speaker to the performer’s verified app account
Instant Feedback: Audible beep + LED light confirm tap success
Offline Mode: Can hold tap data locally in case of brief signal loss
Compatibility
Accepts Oyster cards, contactless debit/credit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
Optionally embedded in speaker dock or available as a standalone post
Fully compliant with TfL security and access protocols
Roamer Speaker Unit
Design & Build
Size: Small carry-on suitcase form (approx. 45 × 35 × 20 cm)
Portability: Retractable handle, built-in wheels for easy transport
Material: Weather-resistant, durable shell (IP54-rated)
Open/Close System: Speaker and screen are revealed when opened; locks securely when docked
Display Screen (Promotional Use)
Built-in 7–10” screen
Shows performer-uploaded content via the app
Name
Social media handles
QR code (e.g. donations or Spotify)
Static or looped video (GIF or MP4)
Auto-syncs on tap-in, resets on return
Audio + Tech Specs
Output: 50W RMS, designed for clear sound in noisy transit spaces
Battery: 10 hours playtime, USB-C fast charge
Connections: Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm AUX, mic input
Auto-mute when locked or in transit
Diagnostics: Speaker can auto-report faults via ap
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