METHOD AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING A VISUALLY IMPAIRED USER TO SAFELY WALK AROUND OBSTRUCTIONS AND IMPEDIMENTS

Highlights of Claims:

• A computer-implemented method of guiding a visually impaired user of a navigation system to avoid obstructions and impediments while walking

• Ability of the system to perform measurements, providing navigation instructions and alarms to the user based on whether an obstruction or an impediment is detected that is closer than a predetermined distance to the user while the user is walking

• Ability of the system to determining field of view dimensions and depth of field distances

Application Summary:

• Multiple devices to assist a visually impaired individual to freely walk and navigate without the use of a walking cane

• The system will scan, detect and alarm the user utilizing a multitude of options whenever obstacles are within a defined walking path

• The system will detect road obstacles, walking path abnormalities and simultaneously inform their distance and location relative to the visually- impaired