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VIDBE-Q Volume 63 Issue 4
AccessPath will be piloted in Pittsburgh in the Downtown and Oakland
neighborhoods in Fall 2018. Below is a list of features in development for this pilot
version.
• Destination preview: Users can preview the area around their destination,
including virtual step-by-step directions and quality of the route.
• Favorite places: Users can set their favorite places for quick access. Users can
also use this to be alerted as they pass by these points of interest.
• Recent paths: Users can select to travel a recent path. This is a convenience
feature to improve the speed of selecting a path.
• Set a new path: Users can choose new starting and ending points for their trip.
The suggested route will consider the user's custom route preferences.
• Real-time navigation: As users travel, real-time step-by-step directions will be
read to the user.
• Custom user preferences: Users can set custom preferences to the types of
routes they wish to travel. These preferences will be used to suggest the route
that best meets their abilities.
• Submit a report: Users can submit reports about the type, quality, location, and
image of hazards.
• Siri: Siri is integrated so that users can enter text using speech-to-text
• Voice over: Voice over will read text to users, including those without text labels.
• Account creation/login: Users can create an account with their custom route
preferences. They can later log in for quick access/convenience.
• Guest account: Users who do not wish to have a login can remain anonymous
through use of a guest account.
• Preset preferences: Users can select from preset settings if they do not wish to
customize.
• Alerts: Users can choose to be alerted to hazards along the route.
• Orientation: An orientation feature is implemented for those with visual
impairments to orient them to their surroundings.
