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2004
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Drishti: An Integrated Indoor/Outdoor Blind Navigation System and Service

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Drishti: An Integrated Indoor/Outdoor Blind Navigation System and Service
There are many navigation systems for visually impaired people but few can provide dynamic interactions and adaptability to changes. None of these systems work seamlessly both indoors and outdoors. Drishti uses a precise position measurement system, a wireless connection, a wearable computer, and a vocal communication interface to guide blind users and help them travel in familiar and unfamiliar environments independently and safely. Outdoors, it uses DGPS as its location system to keep the user as close as possible to the central line of sidewalks of campus and downtown areas; it provides the user with an optimal route by means of its dynamic routing and rerouting ability. The user can switch the system from an outdoor to an indoor environment with a simple vocal command. An OEM ultrasound positioning system is used to provide precise indoor location measurements. Experiments show an in-door accuracy of 22 cm. The user can get vocal prompts to avoid possible obstacles and step-by-ste...
Lisa Ran, Sumi Helal, Steve Moore
Added 24 Dec 2009
Updated 24 Dec 2009
Type Conference
Year 2004
Where PERCOM
Authors Lisa Ran, Sumi Helal, Steve Moore
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