• DocumentCode
    1206243
  • Title

    Electronic sensory systems for the visually impaired

  • Author

    Andò, Bruno

  • Volume
    6
  • Issue
    2
  • fYear
    2003
  • fDate
    6/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    62
  • Lastpage
    67
  • Abstract
    In this article, I have summarized the required features in electronic sensory systems for the visually impaired (ESSVI) development and described how we have addressed these features at the Department of Electrical Electronic and System Engineering (DIEES). The "Committee on Vision" document on electronic travel aids explored the needs of the visually impaired (VI) and the features of devices that are needed to support them in their daily activities. High-performance devices can improve the life quality of visually impaired people. Many aids have already been developed that extend their "range of observation". Design engineers who understand the individual needs of the VI can build effective aids.
  • Keywords
    biomedical electronics; handicapped aids; sensory aids; electronic sensory system; electronic travel aid; visually impaired person; Charge coupled devices; Charge-coupled image sensors; Design engineering; Laser radar; Object detection; Radar detection; Radio navigation; Sensor systems; Sonar detection; Systems engineering and theory;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1094-6969
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MIM.2003.1200287
  • Filename
    1200287