ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,424,084, issued on Sept. 23.

"System and method for audible spatial description for people with sensory disabilities and the aging population" was invented by Robert Christopher Webb (Atlanta).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An accessible and usable mobile device application is provided herein that integrates with a technology network designed to increase an ability to orient, locate and travel within indoor and outdoor physical environments independently, safely, and securely for people with sensory disabilities and the aging population who have visual, hearing, mobility, and/or cognitive disabilities."

The patent was filed on March 18,...