USE OF AN ACOUSTIC ORIENTATION SYSTEM FOR INDOOR TRAVEL WITH A SPATIALLY DISABLED BLIND MAN

Authors
LANCIONI GE OLIVA D BRACALENTE S TENHOOPEN G
Citation
Ge. Lancioni et al., USE OF AN ACOUSTIC ORIENTATION SYSTEM FOR INDOOR TRAVEL WITH A SPATIALLY DISABLED BLIND MAN, Journal of visual impairment & blindness, 90(1), 1996, pp. 36-42
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Rehabilitation
Journal title
Journal of visual impairment & blindness → ACNP
ISSN journal
0145482X
Volume
90
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
36 - 42
Database
ISI
SICI code
0145-482X(1996)90:1<36:UOAAOS>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
A simple acoustic orientation system was built for indoor travel and a ssessed with a blind man who had difficult moving at home and at work. The results showed that the system helped the man move successfully ( and perform activities) in both contexts and that the man was eager to use it.