Project
RAMPE - Interactive audible information system for the mobility of blind persons in public transport
Funding origin:
France
STRIA Roadmaps:
Network and traffic management systems (NTM)
Smart mobility and services (SMO)
Transport mode:
Road
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Project website:
Duration:
Start date: 01/01/2004,
End date: 01/01/2006
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Overview
Background & policy context:
The background of the project stemmed from:
- the absence in local public transport (bus and tram stops, bus stations and interchanges, and on-board buses and trams) of an 'active' or 'interactive' signage and orientation system for blind or partially sighted persons,
- insufficient 'passive' signage and orientation systems (visual and audible), which were also inappropriate for the needs of blind persons,
- the need to assess new audible information systems for their appropriateness, in terms of selectiveness of information, reliability, noise nuisance, risks, etc.
Objectives:
The project's objectives were to:
- design a framework for specifications (interface, management of priority, etc) of vocal information facilities on site, in real-time interaction with users, their immediate environment and basis of updating information,
- validate the integration of technologies for transmission, updating, and selective treatment of audible information in real time aimed at blind persons,
- assess the above results also in terms of appropriateness for partially sighted persons and for public transport users in general,
- incite public transport authorities and operators to deploy audible information systems to assist blind users.
Methodology:
The approach is based on smart hand-held devices that are WiFi enabled Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) able to communicate by a wireless connection with fixed equipment in bus or tram stations.
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