Start Date
6-6-2017 12:00 AM
Description
Short Abstract:
Our WheelScout App computes barrier-free detours when a chosen route contains outdoor or indoor barriers. The routes will be matched against a personal profile which the user can either define individually or a pre-defined default can be chosen. Our multi-modal interface allows typed, clicked and speech input.
Full Abstract:
Modern information technology can improve life for people with special needs. Mobility impaired people are often confronted with barriers along their chosen routes which lead to unreachable destinations and frustration. Not only outdoor barriers, such as steep ramps, stairs, or uneven surface conditions are often insurmountable for mobility impaired users, but also indoor barriers, such as broken elevators, can lead to unreachable destinations. We have developed a mobile application which computes and displays barrier-free routes between outdoor or indoor locations in case barriers are detected along the shortest route. Our multi-modal interface offers the option of voice control.
SMART MOBILITY: Mobile Computation of Barrier-free Routes for Mobility Impaired Users
Short Abstract:
Our WheelScout App computes barrier-free detours when a chosen route contains outdoor or indoor barriers. The routes will be matched against a personal profile which the user can either define individually or a pre-defined default can be chosen. Our multi-modal interface allows typed, clicked and speech input.
Full Abstract:
Modern information technology can improve life for people with special needs. Mobility impaired people are often confronted with barriers along their chosen routes which lead to unreachable destinations and frustration. Not only outdoor barriers, such as steep ramps, stairs, or uneven surface conditions are often insurmountable for mobility impaired users, but also indoor barriers, such as broken elevators, can lead to unreachable destinations. We have developed a mobile application which computes and displays barrier-free routes between outdoor or indoor locations in case barriers are detected along the shortest route. Our multi-modal interface offers the option of voice control.