Title :
Obstacle detection for visually impaired patients
Author :
Archana, H. ; Chellaram, C. ; Rajalakshmi, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Telecommun., Sathyabama Univ., Chennai, India
Abstract :
The system is an efficient methodology for aiding the blind and the visually impaired in their navigation. User will be indicated about the nearing obstacle within a closer ambiance. The System detects the nearest Obstacle through a stereoscopic sonar system and sends back vibro-tactile feedback to inform the user about its localization through a beep sound and voice indication for a differentiation between the incorporation of the three sensors. The system also aims at increasing the mobility of visually impaired by offering new sensing abilities. The device is light, portable, but range limited to its own size.
Keywords :
collision avoidance; handicapped aids; object detection; sonar detection; tactile sensors; beep sound; blind; navigation; obstacle detection; sensing ability; stereoscopic sonar system; vibro-tactile feedback; visually impaired patient; voice indication; Acoustics; Batteries; Educational institutions; Microcontrollers; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Obstacle; Sonar System; Sound Buzzer; Visually impaired;
Conference_Titel :
Science Engineering and Management Research (ICSEMR), 2014 International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-7614-0
DOI :
10.1109/ICSEMR.2014.7043565