Feasibility and Efficacy of Assisstive Tactile and Auditory Communicating Devices
| Status: | Not yet recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 2/23/2019 |
| Start Date: | April 2019 |
| End Date: | December 2019 |
| Contact: | Zena Moore |
| Email: | zena.moore@nyumc.org |
| Phone: | 646 501 7828 |
Feasibility and Efficacy of the VIS4ION Platform and Assistive Tactile and Auditory Communicating Devices in Low Vision Subjects
This pilot study will integrate multi-sensor fusion techniques (software) to effectively
combine information obtained from the newly embedded infrared, ultrasound, and
stereo-camera-based sensor systems (hardware) that are implemented into the VIS4ION platform.
The core of this technology is based on 4 components: (1) a wearable vest with several
distinct range and image sensors embedded. These sensors extract pertinent information about
obstacles and the environment, which are conveyed to (2) a haptic interface (belt) that
communicates this spatial information to the end-user in real-time via an intuitive,
ergonomic and personalized vibrotactile re-display along the torso. (3) A smartphone serves
as a connectivity gateway and coordinates the core components through WiFi, bluetooth, and/or
4G LTE, (4) a headset that contains both binaural, open-ear, bone conduction speakers
(leaving the ear canal patent for ambient sounds) and a microphone for oral
communication-based voice recognition during use of a virtual personal assistant (VPA).
Blindfolded-sighted (50), and blind (50) subjects in a real-world, combined obstacle
avoidance / navigation task will serve as an independent measure of overall improvements in
the system as well as a roadmap for future avenues to enhance performance.
combine information obtained from the newly embedded infrared, ultrasound, and
stereo-camera-based sensor systems (hardware) that are implemented into the VIS4ION platform.
The core of this technology is based on 4 components: (1) a wearable vest with several
distinct range and image sensors embedded. These sensors extract pertinent information about
obstacles and the environment, which are conveyed to (2) a haptic interface (belt) that
communicates this spatial information to the end-user in real-time via an intuitive,
ergonomic and personalized vibrotactile re-display along the torso. (3) A smartphone serves
as a connectivity gateway and coordinates the core components through WiFi, bluetooth, and/or
4G LTE, (4) a headset that contains both binaural, open-ear, bone conduction speakers
(leaving the ear canal patent for ambient sounds) and a microphone for oral
communication-based voice recognition during use of a virtual personal assistant (VPA).
Blindfolded-sighted (50), and blind (50) subjects in a real-world, combined obstacle
avoidance / navigation task will serve as an independent measure of overall improvements in
the system as well as a roadmap for future avenues to enhance performance.
Investigators will try to develop algorithms that will recognize multiple objects and persons
in real-time (enhanced scene interpretation for multi-object identification). And based on
that, human-centered simulation trials and experiments for feasibility and efficacy of the
platform's tactile and auditory 'communication' outputs will be conducted. Finally auditory
and tactile 'prompts' (system output) based on the end user's immediate needs based on
initial testing results, will be integrated into the platform.
in real-time (enhanced scene interpretation for multi-object identification). And based on
that, human-centered simulation trials and experiments for feasibility and efficacy of the
platform's tactile and auditory 'communication' outputs will be conducted. Finally auditory
and tactile 'prompts' (system output) based on the end user's immediate needs based on
initial testing results, will be integrated into the platform.
Inclusion Criteria:
- People with visual impairments of all different levels and etiologies.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant cognitive dysfunction (score <24 on Folsteins' Mini Mental Status
Examination)
- Previous neurological illness, complicated medical condition;
- Significant mobility restrictions; people using walkers and wheelchairs
- Pregnancy
We found this trial at
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site
550 1st Ave
New York, New York 10016
New York, New York 10016
(212) 263-7300
Principal Investigator: John R Rizzo, MD
Phone: 646-501-7828
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