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Assistance system for visually handicapped persons

US9603769B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

KONINIKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V. · NL

Inventors

Richard Daniel Willmann · Siegburg, DE
Gerd Lanfermann · Aachen, DE
Juergen Te Vrugt · Aachen, DE
Edwin Gerardus Johannus Maria Bongers · Thorn, NL

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 19, 2013
Grant date	Mar 28, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 20, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61H2003/063
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assistance system for visually handicapped persons with visual impairment in a part of their visual field includes body-worn sensors to inform them actively about objects or movements in the visually impaired sides.

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