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ROUTE GUIDANCE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED USING VISIBLE LIGHT COMMUNICATION INSIDE SUBWAY STATION

  • US 20170258666A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2014
  • Published: 09/14/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for guiding a visually impaired in a subway station by using a visible light communication, the apparatus comprising:

  • a reception unit configured to receive an optical signal from a visible light illumination device installed in the subway station and to extract a guidance information included in the optical signal;

    a storage unit configured to store a route history information; and

    an analysis unit configured to provide at least one of the guidance information or a recommended route from the subway station to a destination based on the guidance information and the route history information.

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