• DocumentCode
    1081684
  • Title

    Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired: From Artificial Codification to Natural Sensing

  • Author

    Ando, B. ; Ascia, Alberto

  • Volume
    10
  • Issue
    3
  • fYear
    2007
  • fDate
    6/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    44
  • Lastpage
    51
  • Abstract
    The article discusses the application of new methods and the development of more convenient assisting devices for the visually impaired. Emphasis is given to several design aspects.
  • Keywords
    handicapped aids; navigation; product design; sensors; artificial codification; assisting devices; design; natural sensing; navigation aids; visually impaired; Computer architecture; Global Positioning System; Instruments; Optimization methods; Performance evaluation; Sonar navigation;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1094-6969
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MIM.2007.4284258
  • Filename
    4284258