John K Karr

US Patent:

20190224049, Jul 25, 2019

Filed:

Jan 23, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/254780

Inventors:

- Louisville KY, US
John Karr - New Albany IN, US
Mark Klarer - Louisville KY, US
Rob Meredith - Louisville KY, US
Larry Skutchan - Louisville KY, US
Joe Wegner - Bedford KY, US

International Classification:

A61F 9/08
G06F 3/16
A61H 3/06
G01C 21/36

Abstract:

A software application and system may be configured to enable a smartphone or other device to be used by a visually impaired person to receive voice navigation guidance during a directed exploration of an area. Directed exploration uses combinations of location data, directional data, and orientation data from the configured device to determine a direction that user wishes to explore, and only providing narrated results for streets, businesses, and other points of interest in that direction. The system may also utilize sets of wireless indicators positioned within indoor areas to provide accurate positioning to particular locations and floors within buildings.