Performance Evaluation of a Crossing-Assistance System for Visually Disabled Persons at Intersections Considering Actual Road Structure

This paper evaluates, through outdoor experiments and a questionnaire, the performance of a crossing-assistance system for visually disabled persons at signalized intersections by utilizing pedestrian traffic signals in concert with visible light communication (VLC) technology. From the results of t...

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Published in:International journal of ITS research 2010, Vol.8 (1), p.26-35
Main Authors: Suzuki, Koji, Fujita, Motohiro, Watanabe, Yuta, Fukuzono, Kazuyuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automotive Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Imaging
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Pattern Recognition and Graphics
Robotics and Automation
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction
Vision
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Summary:This paper evaluates, through outdoor experiments and a questionnaire, the performance of a crossing-assistance system for visually disabled persons at signalized intersections by utilizing pedestrian traffic signals in concert with visible light communication (VLC) technology. From the results of the survey, it is found that the guidance given by the VLC system enables the visually disabled to cross safely at signalized intersections, under actual road conditions. The applicability of the system is highly evaluated.
ISSN:1348-8503
1868-8659
DOI:10.1007/s13177-009-0002-0