ViaLumen

What it does

The ViaLumen brain-computer interface system converts traffic light signals into tactile language through infrared neural coding, solving the core pain point of the visually impaired who cannot quickly perceive the right of way at noisy intersections.

Your inspiration

Sources of inspiration The blind man in the urban village grabbed my arm and trembled, and the guide cane failed in the ticking of the traffic light—like a straw washed away by a flood of information. solution Huawei's Starlight chip Xiong'an V2X street lamp protocol compiles the optical signal into a Tai Chi vibration on the wrist: "The red light sinks the bell, and the green light jumps the drum". Skin understands the language of light, and technology is the dictionary of that native language.

How it works

Real-world usage scenarios When crossing the street: - The red light is on→ the body is like being gently held down→ you stop - The green light is on→ the instrument "clicks" and beats→ and you pass safely - Suddenly turn yellow → vibrate "buzzing" acceleration → you decide to walk fast or wait When there is no traffic light: When the device detects a zebra crossing, it will alert you by the strength of the vibration: > "Facing the lane: strong vibration = safety | Deviation from the course: weak vibration = adjusting direction"

Design process

Here's a concise design breakdown (199 words, 1187 chars): **Problem Observed** Blind users stranded at rainy intersections - voice cues drowned by traffic, guide dogs confused by LED ads. **Core Solution** Teach traffic lights to "speak" to skin via: 1. **Infrared "Morse Code"** Lights flash hidden 940nm signals ("Red=steady / Green=double-pulse") 2. **Sunglass Translators** Laser sensors in frames (ignore rain/headlights via 25° tilt) 3. **Wrist "Braille"** Medical ceramic pads tap Chinese acupuncture points: - 🔴 *Red* = Warm constant press (like holding teacup) - 🟢 *Green* = Two cricket-like hops **Key Upgrades** | Prototype | Flaw | Fix | |-----------|------|-----| | V1 | Random vibrations | **Taiji Algorithm** (红=推手阻力 / 绿=点穴轻弹) | | V2 | Rain false alerts | **Nano-raincovers** + Huawei StarLink low-latency chips | | V3 | Missed crosswalks | **Adding BeiDou micro-location** (vibrates if drifting) Next: Smarter & Cheaper - AI learns walking pace → adjusts signal strength - Mass-producing IR emitters (¥200/light with Hikvision) - Testing elevator/emergency exit signals *Essence: Skin became the retina. Every "press" is a lighthouse in the storm.*

How it is different

ViaLumen: Disruptive Triple Breakthrough 1. ✨ **Signal active attack**: spontaneous infrared coding of traffic lights (passive voice of traditional equipment) 2. ⚡ **Direct Nerve Connection Speed**: 0.35 seconds haptic feedback (3-5 seconds for voice prompts) 3. 🌧 **King of Extreme Environments**: 96% accuracy rate in heavy rain (guide dogs/electronic rods<50%) >**Essential difference**: Turning "people adapt to the machine" into "machine integration instinct" - the "stop" of the red light becomes the wrist muscle memory, which is as natural as breathing.

Future plans

🚀 Scene Expansion 2025: Covering metro turnstiles/elevator buttons (Shanghai Line 10 pilot) 2026: Emergency Exit Navigation (Fire Department Collaboration) ⚙ Technological Evolution - Sunglasses thickness**→5mm** (Huawei flexible screen technology) - Implant **non-invasive** (ultrasound stimulation replacement electrode) 🌍 Inclusive Landing - Signal light renovation cost**→¥200/unit**(Hikvision mass production) - Third- and fourth-tier cities**Free laying of blind schools** > Goal: To make "tactile dialects" the mother tongue of urban infrastructure.

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