SightBeyond Transit: An iBeacon-Powered Outdoor Bus Navigation Aid for Independent Mobility of the Visually Impaired

People impaired visually have a lot of problem in using public transportation. This is because they do not get the help they need to navigate bus stops and buses. Most navigation system uses the Global Positioning System (GPS), which is not accurate and needs a constant internet connection. Many systems which are made to help are worn on body. Are not very comfortable, which makes them hard to use. This Research is about a system called SightBeyond Transit. It is a navigation aid for people who are blind or have low vision. It uses iBeacon technology to give real-time audio instructions t. The system has Bluetooth Low Energy beacons at bus stops and on buses. A smartphone app detects these beacons. Uses the signal strength to figure out how far away the user is. The system tells the user when a bus is arriving, what route it is on and when they are getting close to their stop. This helps the user to be more independent and confident when using transportation. The system uses Bluetooth Low Energy, which means it does not use a lot of power and is very reliable. It also does not need a satellite signal or a constant internet connection.