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The invention relates to a vibrational walking apparatus including a frame having flexible projections capable of detecting obstructions to the front or sides of the user. Width projections can extend laterally from the frame to detect a predetermined width of the user. The apparatus can include a h

The invention relates to a vibrational walking apparatus including a frame having flexible projections capable of detecting obstructions to the front or sides of the user. Width projections can extend laterally from the frame to detect a predetermined width of the user. The apparatus can include a height sensor to determine if an object will contact the upper extremities of the user. A vibrator located adjacent a handle is activated by switches coupled to the flexible projections and height sensor in order to provide a different vibrational frequency to the handle when one of the respective flexible projections or height sensor is activated.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A vibrational walking apparatus for use by visually impaired or visually and hearing impaired persons comprising:an elongated frame;a first and second flexible width projection coupled to said frame and; extending laterally from a first and second side of said frame;a front flexible

[ I claim:] [1.] A vibrational walking apparatus for use by visually impaired or visually and hearing impaired persons comprising:an elongated frame;a first and second flexible width projection coupled to said frame and; extending laterally from a first and second side of said frame;a front flexible projection coupled to said frame extending laterally from the front of said frame;a vibrational handle positioned at the top of said frame; anda vibrator coupled to said first and second width flexible projection, said front flexible projection and said vibrational handle, said vibrator providing a plurality of vibrational frequencies for vibrating said vibrational handle at differing frequencies,wherein a first one of said vibrational frequencies is generated when said first flexible width projection contacts an object, a second one of said vibrational frequencies is generated when said second flexible width projection contacts an object and a third of one said vibrational frequencies is generated when said front flexible projection contacts an object.