BLIND AUDIO GUIDANCE SYSTEM USING RFID WITH GPS

Project Abstract / Summary : Today, blind or visually impaired people have a wider array of career possibilities than ever before in history because of a combination of events. They can be successful in almost any job. We cannot count the number of different jobs people who are visually impaired are engaged in today or will be in the future. The possibilities of visually impaired people are enormous these days because of the development in advanced technologies. But can the latest advances in technology help in creating a friendly and conducive environment for the blind and visually impaired? This paper evaluates the use of RFID (RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION) with GPS as a possible cost-effective solution to the problem of guiding blind or visually impaired people. The present paper relates to a development of navigating system using active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) embedded with Global Positioning System (GPS) for wirelessly receiving and transmitting indoor and outdoor location data within the coverage area to a host computer via a Wireless Mesh Sensor Network (WMSN) platform to monitor the location of RFID tag remotely. Indoor and Outdoor navigation selection can be done by switching mechanism.

Keywords: RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), GPS (Global system Positioning), WMNW (Wireless Mesh Sensor Network)

Why did you choose to work on this project topic : India has the largest population of blind people in the world. That’s over 12 million people Blindness, the most severe form of visual impairment, reduces people’s ability to perform daily tasks without assistance. Those who are blind or suffer from a visual impairment feel helpless under these circumstances. Some are comfortable with the idea of having a dog as a constant companion in order to get assistance. However, it is not always easy to get a well-trained pet. Most of them live in the poorest parts of the country with little or no access to even basic health care facilities. The issues of navigation and organization for the blind are very diverse and complex in nature. Navigation can be especially troublesome for a visually impaired person. However, for a visually impaired person, doing things such as reading traffic signals and street signs can be extremely challenging, if not impossible. In order to overcome these challenges, a visually impaired person might use none, one, or even a combination of the following means of aid depending on their skill level and personal preference: walking cane, guide dog, and sighted guide. The sighted guide can be immensely effective, as well provide social comfort, though it restricts the independence of the blind individual. Guide dogs and walking canes allow for a more independent means of travelling, although they are limited in unfamiliar environments. The Blind Audio Guidance System can provide a solution to this problem.

Project Category : Electrical / Electronics / Communication
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Institute/College Name: RMD ENGINEERING COLLEGE
City: CHENNAI
State: TAMILNADU
Participating Team From: Third Year