Blind assistant navigation system

Majid Al Shamsi, Mahmoud Al-Qutayri, Jeedella Jeedella

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Abstract

This paper presents the architecture as well as the implementation of a system that helps blind person navigate independently within an enclosed environment such as the home. The system uses a wireless mesh network to provide the first level localization. It also incorporates additional components to provide more refined location and orientation information. Optimal path planning is done by a server that communicates wirelessly with the portable mobile unit that can be pushed by the blind person. The blind person issues commands and receives direction responses using audio signals.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publication2011 1st Middle East Conference on Biomedical Engineering, MECBME 2011
Pages163-166
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 1st Middle East Conference on Biomedical Engineering, MECBME 2011 - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 21 Feb 201124 Feb 2011

Publication series

Name2011 1st Middle East Conference on Biomedical Engineering, MECBME 2011

Conference

Conference2011 1st Middle East Conference on Biomedical Engineering, MECBME 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CitySharjah
Period21/02/1124/02/11

Keywords

  • localization
  • navigation
  • visually impaired
  • zigbee

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