Dynamic Vision Visor Using LIDAR Sonification for Navigation

The patent replaces acoustic echolocation with optical LIDAR technology. Instead of using sound waves that are impaired by atmospheric conditions, the system uses laser light to emit signals and detect reflections, providing detailed environmental information without being affected by humidity or wind. This substitution of mechanical/acoustic system with optical system resolves the contradiction between information detail and reliability under atmospheric conditions.

The patent employs LIDAR technology that serves multiple functions: it captures detailed spatial information, measures distance through time-of-flight calculations, and provides dynamic environmental mapping. By using a single multi-functional LIDAR system rather than separate specialized devices, the patent reduces overall system complexity while maintaining high information detail. The same optical system handles both emission and detection, and the processor integrates multiple data types into a unified environmental model.

The patent extracts and prioritizes only the most critical environmental features for audio feedback to visually impaired users. Instead of transmitting all captured LIDAR data, the system identifies salient objects and spatial relationships, converting only this essential information into audio signals. This extraction approach reduces processing requirements and device complexity while maintaining enhanced navigation capability, as users receive focused information about obstacles, pathways, and important environmental features.