Smart Glasses for Sign Reading as Mobility Aids for the Blind Using a Light Communication System

Audomphon, Apiched; Apavatjrut, Anya

doi:10.1109/ecti-con49241.2020.9158250

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“…The study by [17] introduced a novel navigation system tailored to VI users that accurately identified building entrances using image databases, suggesting its utility in enhancing independent mobility among this demographic. In line with affordability and practicality concerns, the [18] project focused on developing cost-effective smart glasses designed for reading signs, a key aid facilitating blind people's move towards autonomy, and thus making strides toward widespread inclusionary practices. The study presented in [19] delved into the creation of a Prehistory Game aimed at VI audiences, focusing on the effectiveness of museum accessibility improvements obtained via audio-centric app games featuring user-friendly designs, a notable endeavour towards enriching cultural experiences amongst visually disadvantaged communities.…”

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“…Furthermore, there are challenges related to O&M education, such as finding the optimal walking simulation pose [42] and a potential bias toward partially sighted students due to visual elements [31]. Environmental limitations also play a role, including interference from light sources and difficulties in detecting and navigating complex environments [18]. In addition, GPS limitations are present, such as indoor usability and accuracy issues with GPS tracking [31].…”

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“…Furthermore, research should concentrate on developing accessible design methodologies to create VR products that successfully use haptic technology [66]. Solutions that can overcome the limitations in environmental detection and audio quality should also be explored to ensure the accurate delivery of information [18].…”

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Breaking through Barriers: A Systematic Review of Extended Reality in Education for the Visually Impaired

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Tiernan

2024

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Education for those who are visually impaired usually relies on modified materials and unique teaching methods. Nonetheless, the advent of Extended Reality marks a considerable change by providing immersive and interactive experiences that can surpass the challenges encountered in conventional learning due to visual impairments. This study aims to systematically review and analyse the existing literature on the use of extended realities in the education of individuals with visual impairment. This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) statement as a formal systematic review guideline for data collection to ensure the quality and replicability of the revision process. Data were obtained from research studies over the period 2013–2023. The analysis included a total of 71 papers from Science Direct, ERIC, JSTOR, Taylor & Francis Online, and Scopus databases. The results show that Europe had the most publications on these topics during the past decade and that most papers were focused on higher education. Additionally, virtual reality was the most investigated topic. The findings indicate that extended reality has the potential to promote inclusion for the visually impaired in educational settings and provide them with enhanced educational experiences in many educational disciplines.

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Tiernan

2024

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“…The user of the Smartfold Cane may easily determine the distances between hazards and bodies of water along the path.Throughout the exercise, the R-C NN and Yolo Tiny models produced intermediate results, with mean accuracy of 92.98% and 91.35%, respectively. In [17] this paper When the captured button is pressed, this system will take a picture of the document that is in front of the camera that is linked to the Raspberry Pi via USB. When the process button is pressed, the picture of the document is subjected to OCR technology.…”

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Smart System for Visually Impaired People

Gonsalves,

Rumao,

Fernandes

et al. 2023

IJRASET

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The main objective of the Smart System is to enable effortless and more unhindered movement for visually impaired people. People who are blind have a full life of responsibilities. However, being blind makes it difficult for them to carry out their duties. Many blind people move around and carry out their tasks using a conventional stick. Traditional sticks, however, do not detect impediments, making them useless for those who are blind. The blind individual is unaware of the types of obstructions or items in front of them. The blind person is unaware of both the object's size and the distance between him or her and it. Being blind makes it challenging to move about. They will be able to recognise anything to help persons with vision impairment by making many of their daily routines easy, pleasant, and organised. (A barrier for those who are blind). It is designed to make navigation easier for persons who are blind or visually impaired. People who are blind or have low eyesight can use it to comfortably and easily navigate and complete their everyday duties. a cutting-edge smartphone application that makes it easier for those with vision impairment to move around. The software approach suggested in this paper makes it easier and more pleasant for people with vision impairment to navigate their surroundings. The suggested solution employs a camera device— which may be a phone—and an application to assist blind and visually impaired persons in recognising things in their environment, such as TVs, tables, cars, and people this may help them avoid these things. The system will also determine the object's distance (measured in metres) and positioning inside the video feed that was collected (left, right, or centred). The device will therefore alert the user via sound from the smartphone.

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“…Relying on virtual reality technology using head-mounted devices to simulate the real world '3D interactive environment. XR [10] between VR [11] and AR can realize the user's perspective experience and operation behavior in the virtual world and the real world, which can realize the complex environment of real-time interaction [12]. Therefore, our products are also divided into different models for different user groups, as shown in Figure 2.…”

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Wink Lens Smart Glasses in Communication Engineering: Catalyst for Metaverse and Future Growth Point

2023

FSST

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Meta-universe is a very hot concept recently in the field of communication engineering, which is a virtual world where people can interact and communicate using VR/AR and other means. Since XR headset is one of the hardware that is crucial to the metaverse for consumers, the rise of metaverse is likely to be the main catalyst for the growth of XR headset shipments in the coming years. Smart glasses are one of them and one of the most promising wearable smart devices in the field of communication engineering. Smart glasses are similar to smartphones with autonomous operating systems that can be installed with software to achieve various functions, such as adding schedules, map navigation, interacting with friends, taking photos and videos, making video calls, etc., and enabling wireless network access through mobile communication networks. With the development of communication technology, smart glasses are also gradually connected with other devices, such as cell phones and tablet PCs, which can share and transmit information through Bluetooth, WI-FI and other communication technologies. In addition, in the field of smart glasses, there are many key technologies that need continuous innovation and breakthrough, such as binocular stereo display technology, human-machine interaction technology, voice recognition technology, etc. The continuous improvement of these technologies will further promote the development of smart glasses.

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Smart Glasses for Sign Reading as Mobility Aids for the Blind Using a Light Communication System

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Breaking through Barriers: A Systematic Review of Extended Reality in Education for the Visually Impaired

Breaking through Barriers: A Systematic Review of Extended Reality in Education for the Visually Impaired

Smart System for Visually Impaired People

Wink Lens Smart Glasses in Communication Engineering: Catalyst for Metaverse and Future Growth Point

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