MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641051669 A) filed by Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, on April 23, for 'a system and method for safety-aware pedestrian navigation using geospatial risk modelling and augmented reality-based guidance.'
Inventor(s) include Benaka Santhosha; Diana George; G. Naga Harshini; Keerthi S; Ashley Dam; Aravind B; Arpita Paria; and Dr. Santosh Kumar J.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention discloses a safety-aware pedestrian navigation system designed to enhance personal security, particularly for women, through proactive route optimization. Unlike conventional navigation systems that prioritize shortest distance or travel time, the proposed system integrates geospatial risk modelling, open-source routing, and augmented reality (AR)-based visualization to identify and avoid unsafe zones. The system employs OpenStreetMap and routing engines to generate candidate routes, which are further evaluated using a backend safety filtering mechanism based on predefined or dynamically updated risk parameters. A safety-optimized cost function balances route efficiency and risk exposure. Upon validation, the system delivers navigation instructions via an AR interface, overlaying directional cues onto the real-world environment to improve situational awareness. The modular architecture enables integration of real-time datasets, predictive analytics, and crowd-sourced inputs. This invention provides a scalable, cost-effective, and proactive approach to safe urban mobility."
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