MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641025525 A) filed by Canara Engineering College, Mangaluru, Karnataka, on March 4, for 'a system and method for providing sensor-based mobility aid for visually impaired.'
Inventor(s) include Ajay Pandurang Mahale; Rithesh Kumar; S Lokesh Perumal; Sathwik Acharya; Divyesh Divakar; Basappa B Kodada; Sreerama Samartha J G; Rashmi; and Udaya Kumar K Shenoy.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention discloses a mobility aid designed to enhance the independence and safety of visually impaired individuals. The aid integrates multiple environmental sensors, a central processing unit, and intelligent software modules into a portable stick form factor. The system provides real-time environmental awareness through robust obstacle detection, utilizing sensor fusion for improved accuracy. It offers comprehensive navigation assistance with dual-mode functionality, supporting customized indoor routes via machine learning algorithms and outdoor navigation using location tracking. The aid incorporates voice interaction capabilities for hands-free operation and delivers intuitive feedback through audible and tactile alerts. Furthermore, the system includes an emergency response mechanism, allowing the user to transmit their live location to predefined contacts for timely assistance. The invention aims to reduce cognitive load and significantly improve mobility."
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