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# Info-Embedded Sidewalk Tiles
The Blind Guider System Verbalizes Location Details Via RFID Tech

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-04-24 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-guider
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/04/22/the-guide-brick/)

The Blind Guider system comprises more than a few [tactile tiles on the urban footpath](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchyard-park), for the concept proposes the implanting of RFID tags inside of them. The idea is that these yellow intersection markers would contain information about specific street names and direction so that the visually impaired will not get lost.

Hui-Chuan Ma, Chih-Hao Wang, Yin-Kai Li and Jang Cheng suggest the creation of three types of pavement pads: a lined one, a bumpy one and a descending arrow tile. The system would require the use of a [special walking stick with RFID-reading capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navicane). The moment it gets caught in the crook of the triangular Blind Guider, the location information would be delivered verbally to the user through an [assistive bluetooth earbud](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-special-interest-group).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.0/10
- Popularity: 77% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Embedded RFID Technology:** Opportunity to incorporate RFID tags into various products or infrastructure for enhanced accessibility and information retrieval.
- **Assistive Bluetooth Devices:** Potential for creating innovative devices that connect to mobile devices for delivering location-specific information and assistance.
- **Tactile Navigation Systems:** Emerging trend of incorporating tactile markers and tiles to assist visually impaired individuals with navigation and wayfinding.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Smart Cities:** Opportunity for developing smart infrastructure solutions that enhance accessibility and navigation for people with disabilities.
- **Assistive Technology:** Rapidly evolving industry for creating innovative devices and technologies that assist people with disabilities.
- **Urban Planning:** Potential in the field of urban planning to integrate tactile navigation systems into city infrastructure and public spaces for improved accessibility.

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