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Methods of navigation in the mobile application supporting movement of the blind

pp. 243-252, vol. 16, 2013

Bartosz Wiśniewski
Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland

Krzysztof Drypczewski
Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland

Łukasz Markiewicz
Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland

Łukasz Kamiński
Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland

Key words: voice maps; GPS; smart application

Abstract: This paper presents conclusions from the last development phase of the “Voice Maps” project. Authors specify newly found available options for navigation in affordable system for the blind with all their related aspects. System uses dedicated geographical data, built-in smartphone GPS receivers and DGPS external device in order to assist blind users in their everyday travelling. Authors also discuss new methods to improve positioning accuracy and navigation reliability (map matching and remote pathfinding) along with interface modules for the blind.

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