Short-Range Communication Using Airborne Ultrasonic Wave and Its Application to Support Walking for Visually Handicapped Persons

Abstract

This paper presents a short-range communication system using airborne ultrasonic wave. This system is well suited to transmit environmental information in small area. In this paper, we also consider to apply the system to a sign-post system for visually handicapped persons. The sign-post system plays an important role in supporting the visually handicapped who walk without a supporter.