Sensor-based assistive devices for visually-impaired people: Current status, challenges, and future directions
W Elmannai, K Elleithy - Sensors, 2017 - mdpi.com
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that there are 285 million visually-impaired
people worldwide. Among these individuals, there are 39 million who are totally blind. There …
people worldwide. Among these individuals, there are 39 million who are totally blind. There …
Assistive devices analysis for visually impaired persons: A review on taxonomy
Visually impaired persons (VIPs) comprise a significant portion of the population and they
are present in all corners of the world. In recent times, the technology proved its presence in …
are present in all corners of the world. In recent times, the technology proved its presence in …
CNN-based object recognition and tracking system to assist visually impaired people
Visually impaired persons (VIPs) comprise a significant portion of the population, and they
are present around the globe and in every part of the world. In recent times, technology …
are present around the globe and in every part of the world. In recent times, technology …
FingerReader: a wearable device to explore printed text on the go
Accessing printed text in a mobile context is a major challenge for the blind. A preliminary
study with blind people reveals numerous difficulties with existing state-of-the-art …
study with blind people reveals numerous difficulties with existing state-of-the-art …
Vizlens: A robust and interactive screen reader for interfaces in the real world
The world is full of physical interfaces that are inaccessible to blind people, from microwaves
and information kiosks to thermostats and checkout terminals. Blind people cannot …
and information kiosks to thermostats and checkout terminals. Blind people cannot …
LidSonic V2. 0: a LiDAR and deep-learning-based green assistive edge device to enhance mobility for the visually impaired
Over a billion people around the world are disabled, among whom 253 million are visually
impaired or blind, and this number is greatly increasing due to ageing, chronic diseases …
impaired or blind, and this number is greatly increasing due to ageing, chronic diseases …
Digital digits: A comprehensive survey of finger augmentation devices
Finger augmentation devices, those that are worn and operated by fingers, are a rapidly
growing field in the human--computer interaction domain. This field is rooted in ancient …
growing field in the human--computer interaction domain. This field is rooted in ancient …
A highly accurate and reliable data fusion framework for guiding the visually impaired
WM Elmannai, KM Elleithy - Ieee Access, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The world has approximately 253 million visually impaired (VI) people according to a report
by the world health organization (WHO) in 2014. Thirty-six million people are estimated to be …
by the world health organization (WHO) in 2014. Thirty-six million people are estimated to be …
Iterative design and prototyping of computer vision mediated remote sighted assistance
Remote sighted assistance (RSA) is an emerging navigational aid for people with visual
impairments (PVI). Using scenario-based design to illustrate our ideas, we developed a …
impairments (PVI). Using scenario-based design to illustrate our ideas, we developed a …
[HTML][HTML] An 11-item measure of user-and human-centered design for personal health tools (UCD-11): development and validation
Background Researchers developing personal health tools employ a range of approaches
to involve prospective users in design and development. Objective The aim of this paper …
to involve prospective users in design and development. Objective The aim of this paper …