Title :
New Opportunities for Computer Vision-Based Assistive Technology Systems for the Visually Impaired
Author :
Terven, Juan R. ; Salas, Joaquin ; Raducanu, Bogdan
Author_Institution :
Inst. Politec. Nac., Mexico City, Mexico
Abstract :
Computing advances and increased smartphone use gives technology system designers greater flexibility in exploiting computer vision to support visually impaired users. Understanding these users´ needs will certainly provide insight for the development of improved usability of computing devices.
Keywords :
computer vision; handicapped aids; smart phones; computer vision-based assistive technology systems; computing devices; smartphone usage; usability development; visually impaired user; Assistive devices; Assistive technology; Biomedical equipment; Computer vision; Medical services; Smart phones; assistive technology; computer vision; wearable computing;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2013.265
