MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611051144 A) filed by Krishan Kumar; Chandigarh University; and Shilpee Srivastava, New Delhi, on April 22, for 'intelligent wearable headset for the visually impaired with iot connectivity and real-time yolo-based navigation.'
Inventor(s) include Pranadeep Devasani; Yadav Manish Awadh Bihari; Dr. Avijit Mondal; Priya Pandey; Soumya Shrivastava; Shilpee Srivastava; and Dr. Krishan Kumar.
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: "Seeing poorly makes everyday activities challenging, limits access to digital content, and reduces safe mobility in crowded environments. Since a large proportion of human perception relies on vision, reduced eyesight significantly affects independent movement. Traditional assistive tools such as white canes or electronic sticks provide only basic, often delayed, obstacle detection and lack real-time environmental awareness. This study presents an AI-powered smart headset designed to offer voice-controlled navigation and real-time situational awareness. The system operates through speech interaction, where built-in microphones capture voice commands and convert them into text for processing. Advanced algorithms interpret user intent, while integrated sensors and a compact camera work together to detect obstacles and recognize surrounding objects. Feedback is delivered through synthesized speech, enabling intuitive and hands-free interaction. The system continuously adapts to environmental inputs, providing dynamic and context-aware responses. The device processes information via a microcontroller, ensuring fast and seamless coordination between sensing, computation, and feedback. Audio cues are delivered through a speaker, guiding users with immediate and relevant information about their surroundings. Initial testing demonstrates accurate speech recognition, efficient obstacle detection, and improved response time. Overall, the smart headset enhances mobility, safety, and independence, offering a practical solution for individuals with visual impairments to navigate daily life more confidently."
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