Computer Vision System for the Blind Veteran
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | November 2011 |
| End Date: | September 2015 |
This is a feasibility study involving a small number of blind subject to evaluate the
effectiveness of using a software and associated hardware components to assist the blind in
identifying and locating objects of interests and to assist in way finding tasks. After the
system has been successfully tested by the blindfolded engineers, it will be evaluated in a
small number of blind subjects.
effectiveness of using a software and associated hardware components to assist the blind in
identifying and locating objects of interests and to assist in way finding tasks. After the
system has been successfully tested by the blindfolded engineers, it will be evaluated in a
small number of blind subjects.
This is primarily an engineering project to develop computer vision algorithms for an
integrated system comprising of a laptop computer, webcam, gps, digital compass, microphone,
and stereo earphones. The system will be voice controlled. The algorithm will be trained to
identify and located objects and navigationally landmarks in real-time, previously selected
by sighted developers. After the system has passed objective engineering milestones, blind
subjects will be tested to determine whether the novel system will improve the ability of
the blind to travel over a test course in a hospital setting.
integrated system comprising of a laptop computer, webcam, gps, digital compass, microphone,
and stereo earphones. The system will be voice controlled. The algorithm will be trained to
identify and located objects and navigationally landmarks in real-time, previously selected
by sighted developers. After the system has passed objective engineering milestones, blind
subjects will be tested to determine whether the novel system will improve the ability of
the blind to travel over a test course in a hospital setting.
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18 and over
- legally blind
Exclusion Criteria:
- decreased hearing
- unable to understand or follow instructions
- inability to walk and stand for 10 minutes
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