PUBLIC TRANSPORT REAL TIME INFORMATIONIN PERSONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS FORSPECIAL USER GROUPS

摘要

This paper presents concepts and experiences of using public transport real time informationin personal navigation systems. The information needs are discussed from a point of view ofthe visually impaired. Three cases are presented: (1) using bus real time information to helpthe visually impaired to get in and leave a bus at the right stop, (2) boarding a train and (3)following a flight status. The research has been done in national NOPPA project piloting aguidance system for the visually impaired. The goal of the project has been navigationwithout additional installations to physical infrastructure.