The Miniguide: A New Electronic Travel Device.

Hill, Jeremy; Black, John

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ERIC Number: EJ678670

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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The Miniguide: A New Electronic Travel Device.

Hill, Jeremy; Black, John

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v97 n10 p1-6 Oct 2003

This article describes the Miniguide, a new electronic travel device that assists people in moving about in a range of environments. The Miniguide is held in the palm and is used to scan left to right when walking. It provides vibratory feedback to the hand when it detects an obstacle. (Contains 5 references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Adults, Assistive Technology, Blindness, Elementary Secondary Education, Mobility Aids, Sensory Aids, Tactile Stimuli, Technological Advancement, Visual Impairments, Visually Impaired Mobility

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Special Electronic Issue: Technology. In print edition, article begins on page 655.