Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The Touch & Go Navigation Sy

The Touch & Go is a navigation system that is intended for the blind people. With help of this device a blind person can be self-directed.

The Touch & Go system is a wearable navigator with a hand gadget, an earpiece and a tactile display providing directions as a map. The Touch & Go gives direction at 1:1000 scale remaining in the center of the position of the one who uses it. There is an indicating arrow that directs the user to move in. Also it supports the person who uses it via auditory signals to the earphone. The earphone features an ultrasonic transmitter-receiver.
The device is very convenient to use. It always remained tied with the user’s hand with straps.