System for guiding visually impaired pedestrian using auditory cues
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1. A navigational system for sight impaired users comprising:
- At least one transcieving handset with at least one button;
A computer that receives signals from the at least one handheld device by means of a wireless data network; and
At least one audio beacon controlled by the computer by means of a data network that emits a sound as a result of a user actuating a button on the handset.
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Abstract
A system that provides a means for blind or visually impaired people to navigate through a complex environment using auditory cues. Two-way transceiver devices, held by the person, connect through a communications network to a computer system. The computer system activates appropriate auditory signals that are output from audio beacons located throughout the environment based on input provided through the transceiver. Additional interactivity can be incorporated into the system by means of the computer system.
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28 Claims
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1. A navigational system for sight impaired users comprising:
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At least one transcieving handset with at least one button;
A computer that receives signals from the at least one handheld device by means of a wireless data network; and
At least one audio beacon controlled by the computer by means of a data network that emits a sound as a result of a user actuating a button on the handset. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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20. A method of providing a navigational guide to a person comprising the steps of:
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Determining the selected destination of the user;
Receiving a request to produce a cue sound;
Emitting a sound from an audio beacon located in proximity to the desired destination. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 27, 28)
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