Investigating the Use of Accessibility Standards in Radio Frequency-Based Indoor Navigation: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of Solutions for Visually Impaired Individuals

Elvis Maranhão, André Araújo, Alenilton Silva, Fabio Coutinho

2024

Abstract

The rapid advancement of digital technologies has revolutionized various aspects of modern life, significantly impacting accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. Among these advancements, radio frequency-based technologies have emerged as promising tools for enhancing indoor navigation and accessibility. This study aims to understand how these technologies have improved accessibility, focusing on using Beacon devices to facilitate navigation for visually impaired individuals in indoor environments. A literature review explores various applications and approaches, examining whether and how accessibility requirements, as defined by relevant norms and standards, have been integrated into the development of indoor location systems using radio frequency technologies. To address gaps identified in the current research, we propose good practices to improve the development life cycle of computing solutions for indoor environments that utilize Beacon technology. These practices ensure that solutions are effective, reliable, and inclusive, ultimately enhancing visually impaired individuals’ autonomy and quality of life.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Maranhão E., Araújo A., Silva A. and Coutinho F. (2024). Investigating the Use of Accessibility Standards in Radio Frequency-Based Indoor Navigation: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of Solutions for Visually Impaired Individuals. In Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies - Volume 1: WEBIST; ISBN 978-989-758-718-4, SciTePress, pages 80-89. DOI: 10.5220/0012986200003825

in Bibtex Style

@conference{webist24,
author={Elvis Maranhão and André Araújo and Alenilton Silva and Fabio Coutinho},
title={Investigating the Use of Accessibility Standards in Radio Frequency-Based Indoor Navigation: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of Solutions for Visually Impaired Individuals},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies - Volume 1: WEBIST},
year={2024},
pages={80-89},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012986200003825},
isbn={978-989-758-718-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies - Volume 1: WEBIST
TI - Investigating the Use of Accessibility Standards in Radio Frequency-Based Indoor Navigation: Challenges and Opportunities in the Development of Solutions for Visually Impaired Individuals
SN - 978-989-758-718-4
AU - Maranhão E.
AU - Araújo A.
AU - Silva A.
AU - Coutinho F.
PY - 2024
SP - 80
EP - 89
DO - 10.5220/0012986200003825
PB - SciTePress