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Experiments with a Public Transit Assistant for Blind Passengers

verfasst von : German Flores, Roberto Manduchi

Erschienen in: Computers Helping People with Special Needs

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Public transportation is key to independence for many blind persons. Unfortunately, in spite of recent accessibility progress, use of public transportation remains challenging without sight. In this contribution, we describe a system that provides enhanced travel-related information access to a blind bus passenger. Users of this system can select a specific bus line and desired destination on a regular Android smartphone or tablet; are notified when the bus arrives; once in the bus, they are informed of its progress during the route; and are given ample advance notice when the bus is approaching their destination. This system was tested with four blind participants in realistic conditions.

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Metadaten
Titel
Experiments with a Public Transit Assistant for Blind Passengers
verfasst von
German Flores
Roberto Manduchi
Copyright-Jahr
2016
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41267-2_7

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