Emitting LED Block at Crosswalk Entrance for Visually Impaired Persons

Abstract

Visually impaired persons require tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs) for independent walking. However, if these blocks are installed following guidelines for constructing TWSIs, it's unkind to users. Therefore, we propose LED blocks installed at crosswalk entrances for blind and visually impaired persons. These blocks can be detected through the soles of shoes and through use of residual vision. This study conducted an experiment with amblyopic examinees in which we evaluate the visibility of the LED blocks.