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ArticleInternational Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation : [proceedings]. International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation2024

Robust Indoor Pedestrian Backtracking Using Magnetic Signatures and Inertial Data.

Chia Hsuan Tsai, Roberto Manduchi

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Article in International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation : [proceedings]. International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Chia Hsuan TsaiDepartment of Computer Science & Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, USA.
Roberto ManduchiDepartment of Computer Science & Engineering, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, USA.

Funding

Inertial-based indoor backtracking and wayfinding aid for blind travelersR01EY029260 · NEI · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ · PI MANDUCHI, ROBERTO · 2018 to 2021
$1.1M
NEI NIH HHS R01 EY029260
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Navigating unfamiliar environments can be challenging for visually impaired individuals due to difficulties in recognizing distant landmarks or visual cues. This work focuses on a particular form of wayfinding, specifically backtracking a previously taken path, which can be useful for blind pedestrians. We propose a hands-free indoor navigation solution using a smartphone without relying on pre-existing maps or external infrastructure. Our hybrid matching method integrates machine learning to enhance positioning accuracy, addressing real-life challenges such as odometry errors or deviations from the correct path. Testing with datasets from visually impaired individuals demonstrates the potential of our approach in providing reliable backtracking assistance.

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accessibility technologydynamic programmingindoor navigationmachine learning

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PMID39868342
PMCPMC11759050

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