A telematic based navigation aid for wheelchair users in the built environment.

Author(s)
Edwards, S. Hamilton, N. & Blythe, P.
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Abstract

The development described in this paper relates to an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) project entitled "Improving Accessibility for those with Impaired Mobility" (I-AIM). I-AIM develops a telematics-based device to attach to wheelchairs (both manual or electronic) to provide a navigation aid in the built environment. The device comprises a simple visual display which informs the user of the most practical and shortest route to his/her preferred destination. The device will communicate with a low cost network of navigation nodes. Close proximity (5-10cm) operation ensures total predictability of the users positional orientation. The simple visual user interface is suitable for wheelchair users with various disabilities.

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C 23074 (In: C 22454 CD-ROM) /72 /91 / ITRD E115159
Source

In: From vision to reality : proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems ITS, Turin, Italy, 6-9 November 2000, 8 p.

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