Journal Papers

Computer vision and GIS for the navigation of blind persons in buildings

M. Serrao | S. Shahrabadi | M. Moreno | J. Jose | J. Rodrigues | João Rodrigues | Hans Du Buf
Abstract:
This paper presents a system which integrates a geographic information system of a building with computer vision. It uses only one camera, for example, the one of a mobile phone. Visual landmarks, such as frontal and lateral doors, stairs, signs, and fire extinguishers, are employed for localizing the user in the building and for tracing and validating a route for the user’s navigation. The developed system clearly improves the autonomy of persons with a very low vision during indoor navigation.
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International Journal on Universal Access in the Information Society, Vol. 14, Issue 1, pp. 67-80, March