MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611002023 A) filed by Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, on Jan. 8, for 'smart blind stick system for enhanced mobility and safety of visually impaired person.'
Inventor(s) include Shivam Kumar; Sayuj Bhala; Harivansh Sharma; and Dr. Akash Gupta.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a smart blind stick system (100) designed to assist visually impaired users in independent navigation. The system (100) includes sensors (102), a Raspberry Pi 4 (110) for AI-based visual processing, and an Arduino nano (118) for real-time sensor feedback. A camera module (112) captures environmental visuals and provides audio descriptions via a speaker (114). A GPS module (116) enables navigation, while vibration motors (120) deliver haptic alerts. The telescopic stick (124) integrates with a compact ABS casing (126) with a shoulder strap (128). The system (100) supports voice commands through a microphone (122), sends SOS alerts (134), and offers waterproof, durable, and ergonomic design for enhanced mobility and safety of visually impaired individuals."
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