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Satellite guidance for the visually impaired

16 June 2006

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A visually impaired pedestrian walks through the streets of Madrid. His position is being measured using EGNOS-enhanced GPS and audio directions to his chosen destination are being delivered to him via headphones.

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Prototype satellite guidance equipment for the visually impaired

A mobile telephone and portable computer adapted for use in a system providing visually impaired pedestrians with audio directions using EGNOS-enhanced GPS to fix their position.

Credits: ESA