Proximity sensing suit for the visually impaired

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

This paper addresses a product design to aid the visually impaired. It is intended to be used as a secondary device to the traditional long white cane. It implements ultrasonic backup sensor technology found in modem day automobiles to detect obstructions that can not be detected by the cane. The device is worn over the body and alerts the user of an obstruction through vibrations. This allows the user to have full use of his/her hand and allows the user to retain the ability to listen to his/her surroundings.

Identifier

70349100110 (Scopus)

ISBN

[9781424443628]

Publication Title

Proceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference Nebec

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1109/NEBC.2009.4967709

ISSN

1071121X

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