Tactica: An Android-Based Low-Cost Assistive Tactile Device on Basic Braille Notation Reading for Visually Impaired Students in SPED Centers with IoT Technology

Martillano, Dennis A.; Laguna, Pulo Diezmo Malayan Colleges; Alvarez, Iyan Oliver A.; Cataquian, Mark Isaiah O.; Santiago, Gabriel Jose S.; Sevilla, Ken Michael M.

doi:10.12720/jcm.14.7.593-600

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“…Martillano et al [53] studied a portable Braille Device integrated with IoT technology, intended for basic Braille notation writing. Accessible to students and teachers in Special Education Centers, the device features a compact and scaled six-dot, single-character braille cell for Braille notation writing.…”

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Intelligent Environments and Assistive Technologies For Assisting Visually Impairment People: A Systematic Literature Review

de Souza,

Francisco,

Tavares

et al. 2023

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Intelligent Environments (IE) refer to fisical spaces imbued with pervasive and seamless intelligence, created to proactively support individuals in their daily routines. Developments in technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have taken these environments from theoretical notions to practical realities. Simultaneously, the field of Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) has made significant strides. Evolving from Assistive Technology (AT), AAL represents an application of IE that specifically seeks to enable individuals —especially those with disabilities or the elderly— to lead healthier, more independent, and dignified lives through the assistance of technology integrated within their living environments. The confluence of IE and AAL has led to the rise of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with special needs,such as the Visually Impaired People (VIP). This research presents a systematic literature review investigating the utilization of IE, underpinned by AAL principles, in supporting VIPs. Initially, a pool of 14,760 studies was obtained from 9 databases, all published up to December 2022. After applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, this pool was reduced to 101 articles. Each of these articles was reviewed, analyzed, and categorized into four functional and operating principle categories to address five research questions. The study proposes multiple taxonomies as an approach to holistically synthesize the various technologies and devices categorized in the reviewed articles. Emerging research challenges and trends in this domain are highlighted, with a substantial trend being the escalating use of Deep Learning (DL) techniques. These techniques have been pivotal in the development of systems focused on object detection, path recognition, and navigation for devices, particularly smartphones, geared towards enhancing the lives of VIPs.

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Section: T4 -Adls (Performing Activities Of Daily Life)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Intelligent Environments and Assistive Technologies For Assisting Visually Impairment People: A Systematic Literature Review

de Souza,

Francisco,

Tavares

et al. 2023

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“…The study by [12] developed an assistive technology called PINDOTS, with a low-cost and easy-to-use Braille device for students with visual impairment and special education teachers. The technology consists of a six-dot Braille cell and six buttons for basic notation writing.…”

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Architecture Analysis, Cloud-Based Using MQTT Protocol for Braille Literacy

Santos,

Silva,

Lima

2023

Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems

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The use of assistive technologies and social inclusion is becoming increasingly important in both traditional education and active learning methodologies. In innovative education, technologies can play a crucial role in teaching people with disabilities (PWD), offering new perspectives in learning. In this context, this work is specifically aimed at individuals with visual impairments, specifically those with total loss of vision, whether congenital or acquired, or even for individuals interested in learning Braille.The learning needs in this case are based on sensory perception, such as touch, taste, smell, and hearing. Therefore, the objective of this study is to present a cloud-based architecture that integrates a tactile reading device and Braille display, which is simple, low-cost, and uses a lightweight messaging protocol like the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), widely used in Internet of Things (IoT) architectures.In this architecture, the entire process of converting text into Braille occurs in the cloud. The used device has voice commands issued, received, and processed through an Application Programming Interface (API), commonly known as API, which performs the conversion of text to Braille. Then, the device prepares to display the points in high or low relief in a Braille cell, representing each character of the text. In this way, the visually impaired person can read the character through touch sensitivity.This architecture could provide a practical and accessible solution for learning Braille and for reading by visually impaired individuals, enabling greater inclusion and active participation in the educational process.

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Tactica: An Android-Based Low-Cost Assistive Tactile Device on Basic Braille Notation Reading for Visually Impaired Students in SPED Centers with IoT Technology

Cited by 2 publications

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Intelligent Environments and Assistive Technologies For Assisting Visually Impairment People: A Systematic Literature Review

Intelligent Environments and Assistive Technologies For Assisting Visually Impairment People: A Systematic Literature Review

Architecture Analysis, Cloud-Based Using MQTT Protocol for Braille Literacy

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