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Sound and touch based smart cane: Better walking experience for visually challenged

Publication Type : Conference Paper

Publisher : 2014 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference, IHTC 2014, IEEE

Source : 2014 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference, IHTC 2014, IEEE (2014)

Url : https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84939552101&partnerID=40&md5=dbdf6264592667ebdd796d62efa01dc1

ISBN : 9781479939954

Keywords : Bluetooth; Haptics; Ultrasonic Range Finder

Campus : Amritapuri

School : School of Engineering

Center : Humanitarian Technology (HuT) Labs

Department : Electronics and Communication

Verified : Yes

Year : 2014

Abstract : Moving with the help of a white cane is an elusive task for the visually challenged unless they create a mental route map with recognizable reference elements. The smart cane is intended to provide the visually challenged a better walking experience. The design is incorporated with Bluetooth enabled Obstacle detection module, supported with heat detection and haptic modules. The ultrasonic range finders help in detecting obstacles. The distance between the obstacle and the user is sent to an Android device via Bluetooth. The user gets voice alerts about the distance through Bluetooth headset. Haptics module is included to warn the user of moving obstacles with the help of vibratory motors. This research work explains about the setup we used for the implementation, design details and experimental results of the measured parameters. © 2014 IEEE.

Cite this Research Publication : Rajesh Kannan Megalingam, Nambissan, A., Thambi, A., Gopinath, A., and Nandakumar, M., “Sound and touch based smart cane: Better walking experience for visually challenged”, in 2014 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference, IHTC 2014, 2014.

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