A Remote Assistant Platform for the Blind Based on GIS

At present, urban transportation systems are increasingly developed. But there are still many unresolved problems for the blind who have visual obstacle in the travel, particularly in a long journey by car. In this paper we present a remote assistant platform for the blind based on GIS, which can exchange the information with the portable navigation devices in the blind, to help them travel. Keywords—GPS; GIS; assistant platform; blind navigation; one-to- many tasks I. INTRODUCTION Due to their visual impairment, the blind will experience many difficulties in their travel such as how to choose the path. Thus, referring to car navigation equipment, computer servers, and urban public transport systems and such concepts and ideas, this article designs a remote assistant platform, using a remote PC, and wireless communication equipment to help blind people travel safely.