Tactile Information As A Facilitating Element In The Spatial Orientation

Kroupová, Kateřina

doi:10.15405/epsbs.2019.11.68

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“…In correspondence with our assumption, tactile graphics dominated in the area of spatial orientation, with the role of tactile maps, plans and 3D models being emphasised across a majority of the items examined (Kroupová, 2019).…”

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confidence: 76%

“…A few questions were aimed at providing a free associative space for the most authentic answers -therefore, we will not cross the borders of pure description in the analysis and interpretation and will utilise the methods intended for qualitative research primarily (bunching, contrasting, etc.). Due to the above, it is not possible to generalise the acquired data; therefore, the results will be interpreted predominantly in relation to theory (Kroupová, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Searching for other ways to improve the spatial knowledge of and ignite the spatial imagination of persons with visual impairment is an important challenge faced by contemporary society. A number of studies focused on the application of tactile graphics, especially in the area of spatial orientation and tactile maps -for example Caddeo, Fornara, Nenci, & Piroddi, 2006;Espinoza & Ochaita, 1998;Espinoza, Ungar, Ochaita, Blades, & Spencer, 1998;Jacobson, 1992Jacobson, , 1998Jacobson & Kitchin, 1995;Passini & Proulx, 1988;Thorndyke & Hayes-Roth, 1982;Ungar, 2000(Kroupová, 2019.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…It is tactile maps that prove to be the relevant tools for increasing the knowledge of spatial configuration in the population of persons with visual impairment (Espinoza et al;Ungar et col. in Picard & Pry, 2009). The results of these studies have shown that tactile maps help in creating spatial relationships better than direct experience in a real environment (Caddeo et al, 2006;Jacobson, 1998in Picard, Pry, 2009 (Kroupová, 2019).…”

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Audiotactile Maps as a Facilitating Element in Spatial Orientation and Mobility

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Kroupová

2020

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Tactile graphics represent an important means to overcome or alleviate the information deficit resulting from the loss of visual perception. The research framework of the paper is focused on a primary probe into the field of application of tactile graphics in the spatial orientation of people with visual impairment in the sense of development of spatial imagination and improvement of independent movement through the use of audiotactile maps. The chosen topic is viewed from the perspective of professionals working with people with visual impairment as well as the clients with visual impairment themselves. Partial results of the study are presented, focusing on the overall attitude of people with visual impairment to tactile graphics and their application potential, which adds to the overall picture of contemporary reality in the field of tactile graphics, with an emphasis on usability in spatial orientation and independent movement. The research has shown the considerable potential of tactile graphics in the development of spatial imagination. In connection with these conclusions, modern 3D maps with auditory elements were designed and will be also presented in the paper.

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confidence: 76%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Audiotactile Maps as a Facilitating Element in Spatial Orientation and Mobility

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Kroupová

2020

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“…Tactile maps differ from other maps in several aspects. First, these maps need to be greatly simplified so that the map complexity is at a low level and map symbols are easily interpretable by touch [3]. This requires a high level of generalization applied to source data to avoid a complexity present in many current maps [4].…”

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Efficient Interactive Tactile Maps: A Semi-Automated Workflow Using the TouchIt3D Technology and OpenStreetMap Data

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Vondráková

Brus

2021

IJGI

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Despite the growing efficiency of the map-design process in general, tactile mapping has remained peripheral to mainstream cartography. For a specific group of people with visual impairment, however, tactile maps are the only effective way to obtain a complex idea about the geospatial distribution of the surrounding world. As there are numerous specifics in creating these 3D maps and only a limited group of users, tactile products have usually been either very simple creations or, on the other hand, difficult and expensive to produce. Modern trends and progress in the availability of new technologies (e.g., 3D printing) bring new possibilities for keeping tactile map production both effective and up to date. Therefore, this paper aims to present a methodology to apply the TouchIt3D technology to link 3D-printed multi-material tactile maps with a mobile device. Utilizing this solution resulted in a set of interactive tactile maps following current trends of inclusive education. Using OpenStreetMap data together with a semi-automated workflow significantly lowered expenses compared to antecedent maps with similar functionality. A semi-automated workflow was designed, focusing on three use cases of independent movement: walking, using public transport, and tourism.

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Tactile Information As A Facilitating Element In The Spatial Orientation

Abstract: This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 Unported License, permitting all non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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Efficient Interactive Tactile Maps: A Semi-Automated Workflow Using the TouchIt3D Technology and OpenStreetMap Data

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