Perhaps this idea is interesting for some of you as well. Pocket Navigator is a free Android app, developed by the German OFFIS research institute. OFFIS is also a consortium partner of the European research project Haptimap. . I like the idea of vibration for navigation respectively information. From the pocketnavigator.org site (see or hear video too):
"The PocketNavigator is available for free in the Android Market. It uses tactile feedback to guide you safely through an unknown city. Thus, your precious mobile phone can safely stay inside your pocket. The lines to follow will explain you how the tactile feedback works, and how you can use the PocketNavigator.
Tactile FeedbackAs it is uncomfortable to keep a mobile device in the hand during a navigation task all the time, we developed TwoPulse, a tactile information presentation method for your mobile phone. As suggested by the name, Two Pulse uses two tactile pulses to indicate the direction towards the next waypoint of your route. If both pulses have the same duration, the waypoint is straight ahead. If the first pulse is longer than the second, you have to turn left a bit. If the second one is longer than the first pulse, you have to turn a bit right. Two Pulse gives you continuous feedback and do not give you specific turning instructions as a common navigation system will do. Thus, you have the ability to navigate more freely. Please also watch the demonstration video below."
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