scholarly journals Device for Acoustic Support of Orientation in the Surroundings for Blind People

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 4309
Author(s):  
Mariusz Kubanek ◽  
Janusz Bobulski
Keyword(s):  
High Efficiency ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Correct Interpretation ◽  
Blind Person ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Device User ◽  
Acoustic Space ◽  
Modern Technologies

The constant development of modern technologies allows the creation of new and, above all, mobile devices supporting people with disabilities. All work carried out to improve the lives of people with disabilities is an important element of the field of science. The work presents matters related to the anatomy and physiology of hearing, imaginative abilities of blind people and devices supporting these people. The authors elaborated a prototype of an electronic device that supports the orientation of blind people in the environment by means of sound signals. Sounds are denoted to present to a blind person a simplified map of the depth of space in front of the device user. An innovative element of the work is the use of Kinect sensor, scanning the space in front of the user, as well as a set of developed algorithms for learning and generating acoustic space, taking into account the inclination of the head. The experiments carried out indicate the correct interpretation of the modeled audible signals, and the tests carried out on persons with impaired vision organs demonstrate high efficiency of the developed concept.

Technical Means of Rehabilitation for People with Disabilities (Part 1)

2010 ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Mari P. Konovalova ◽  
Olga Y. Zharova
Keyword(s):  
Information Access ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Disabled People ◽  
Special Library ◽  
Modern Technologies

On the development and implementation of the modern technical means of rehabilitation at the special libraries. The influence of the modern technologies on the information access of people with disabilities are described. The authors share the experience of work with disabled people of all the categories on the basis of the Kaluga special library for blind people.

Assistive Technology for People with Special Needs and Its Role in Enriching Arabic Grammar and Quranic Studies-Abd Allah Ibn Al-Husayn Ukbari as a Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 5125-5129
Author(s):  
Mohamed Aziz Abdelmaksoud Sayed ◽  
Rusdee Taher ◽  
Muhammadmansour Madroh ◽  
Ousmane Manzo ◽  
Sorhibulbahree Binmong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Blind Person ◽  
Handicapped Person ◽  
Deep Impact

Assistive technology has an important role in helping people with disabilities, so what this technology can offer goes beyond simple help limits, is that it opens up broad prospects for a new lifestyle. Those with special needs have high concerns, strong wills, solid intentions and creative minds, which Allah Almighty blessed them to encourage and satisfy their hearts. In the context of preface of the book “Nakt al-Humyān fī Nukat al-Umyān, (biographies of notable blind people, with a section on the causes of blindness).” Its writer Khalīl ibn Aybak al-afadī (1296–1363) pointed out a saying, which has high value, deep impact, and significance tribute to people with special needs, where he said: “it's rare to see a blind man being a dull, inefficient, inactive but blind person only can be found as an intelligent, smart and genius. “This research's title is “Assistive Technology for People with Special Needs and its Role in enriching Arabic Grammar and Qur'anic Studies (Abd All āh ibn al-usayn ‘Ukbarī as a model).” We will address issues of people with special needs specially Abd Allāh ibn al-Husayn ‘Ukbarī as a model as he was blinded in his youth as he was hit by chickenpox. The research seeks to discuss the saying: “Although Al-‘Ukbarī was a handicapped person, but he had outstanding efforts and contributions in enriching Arabic grammar and Quranic studies.” It (research) aims to explain the concept of assistive technology and people with special needs, also to know our duty towards them and to mention the most important and preferred effects of Al-‘Ukbarī. As well as clarifying the most prominent features of Al-‘Ukbarī's curriculum in his grammatical works and highlighting his efforts in enriching Arabic grammar and Quranic studies.

Path Apps for Box of Ramadhan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-144
Author(s):  
Mee Ling Teng ◽  
Shahreen Kasim ◽  
RD Rohmat Saedudin
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Time Management ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Modelling Language ◽  
Unified Modelling Language ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Current Location ◽  
Device User ◽  
Delivery Services

 destination of rural area due to unclear addresses. This problem alsofaced by owner and members of the Box of Ramadhan when theyneed to give delivery services to underprivileged people cause lowefficiency of service provided. Thus, this project is conducted todesign and develop an application called Path Apps for Box ofRamadhan for Android device user to solve problems of reachdestination and get related information to reduce overall timespending. Unified Modelling Language diagram used to show therelationship and interaction among all classes. The proposed systemis categories into two different interfaces as admin interface and userinterface. The application consists of few modules such as login andregistration, user list, profile, current location, route, multiplemarkers and address list and chat modules. Time management, routeplanning and inventory will be under control by user according toprogram schedule. This contribute to high efficiency of work.

scholarly journals Akses Karya Cipta Audiobook Bagi Disabilitas Netra : Perspektif HAM

Acta Comitas ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
Bagus Gede Ari Rama Bagus Gede Ari Rama ◽  
Ni Ketut Supasti Dharmawan
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Legal Certainty ◽  
Legal Research

Audiobook access for people with disabilities is very important. Access is the convenience that people get from a service. This study aims to analyze the legal certainty and legal protection of audiobook copyright access for blind people with disabilities. This study uses a normative legal research method with a statutory approach and comparative approach. This research found that access to audiobooks' works has been regulated in the Marrakech Treaty, Copyright Act Number 28 of 2014 and Government Regulation Number 27 of 2019. Akses karya cipta audiobook bagi disabilitas sangat penting. Aksesibilitas merupakan kemudahan yang didapat oleh orang terhadap suatu layanan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kepastian hukum serta perlindungan hukum akses karya cipta audiobook bagi disabilitas tuna netra. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian hukum normatif dengan pendekatan perundang-undangan dan pendekatan komparatif. Dalam penelitian ini menemukan bahwa akses karya cipta audiobook telah diatur dalam Traktat Marrakesh, UUHC 2014 serta Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 27 Tahun 2019.

DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF A SMART STATIC AND DYNAMIC OBSTACLE WALKING STICK WITH EMF DETECTOR FOR THE BLINDS USING MCU AND CONTROLLING SOFTWARE

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 334-343
Author(s):  
Sani Abdullahi Adamu ◽  
Abdulkarim Adamu ◽  
M. S. Anas
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Waves ◽  
Ultrasonic Waves ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Electrical Safety ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Visually Challenged ◽  
Dynamic Obstacle ◽  
Walking Stick ◽  
Modern Technologies ◽  
Design Construction

Smart static and dynamic obstacle walking stick with EMF detector is an upgraded smart stick designed for blind people for optimal navigation and electrical safety.  An advanced blind stick prototype that allows visually challenged people to navigate walking paths and identify electronic gadgets with ease using modern technologies is hereby developed. The blind stick is integrated with ultrasonic sensor along with an EMF detector. This prototype first uses ultrasonic sensors to sense obstacles ahead using ultrasonic waves. On sensing obstacles, the sensor directs this data to the microcontroller. The microcontroller then processes this data and examine if the obstacle is close enough. If the obstacle is not that close the circuit does nothing. If the obstacle is close the microcontroller sends a signal to sound a buzzer. One more feature is that it allows the blind to detect the presence of EMF (electromagnetic field/electromagnetic waves) in the region he/she is, if there is, the microcontroller also sends a signal to a vibration motor (i.e. the output is in form of vibration), and if otherwise, the circuit does not trigger and thus, the vibration motor does nothing. The results obtained from the measurements have shown that this project work is optimally working and indeed operative.

Reading Assistance for Visually Impaired People Using TTL Serial Camera With Voice

2018 ◽  
pp. 170-180
Author(s):  
Sruthi M. ◽  
Rajasekaran R.
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Text Book ◽  
Visually Impaired People ◽  
Impaired People

Internet of things is where all the things are connected to the internet and communicate with each other. There are many applications of the IoT in various fields such as healthcare, agriculture, industries, and logistics, and even for empowering people with disabilities. There are many previous work for the blind people using IoT in finding the obstacles many navigation applications have been developed. In this chapter, a system is proposed to assist blind people in reading books. This method is based on capturing the text book pages as an image and processing them into text with speech as an output.

On the Development of Haptic-Virtual Learning Systems for the Education of Blind People

2020 ◽  
pp. 249-273
Author(s):  
Raquel Espinosa Castañeda ◽  
Hugo Ivan Medellín Castillo
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Work ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Blind People ◽  
Universal Education ◽  
Accessible Information

The concept of inclusive education goes beyond considering the needs of people with disabilities; it refers to the process of recognizing the students' learning needs and to act according to such needs. People with visual limitations do not necessarily require more attention and dedication than other people; they only need to be initially guided and to have accessible information. Thus, one of the main challenges of universal education is to generate inclusive and assistive educational technologies, which can be used for the teaching and learning of people with disabilities. In this chapter, the development and assessment of haptic-enabled virtual reality learning systems for the education of non-sighted people are presented and discussed. These virtual systems represent the research work conducted to promote the accessible education of blind people and to determine the effectiveness of virtual touch in the education of blind people.

Real Time Power Quality Phenomenon for Various Distribution Feeders

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Bharatiraja ◽  
Harish Chowdary V
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Power Quality ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Electronic Device ◽  
Supply Voltage ◽  
Load Condition ◽  
Total Power ◽  
Energy Devices

Power Quality (PQ) brings more challenges to the large- scale and medium scale industries because in the recent years most of them use high efficiency and low energy devices which cause vulnerable PQ disturbances at Point of Common Coupling (PCC). In this paper, the measurement at different times during load condition and analysis of all types of disturbances occurred has been done. When large rated equipments run, the disturbance (harmonics, RMS variations, and switching transients) levels are very high and poor power factor (PF) has also appeared. Due to this poor PF, reactive power consumption in load increases and accordingly total power increases. An electronic device such as LED lights, fluorescent lamps, computers, copy machines, and laser printers also disturb the supply voltage. We are very well known that every PQ problem directly or indirectly must affect economically. Many researchers have investigated PQ audit for over three decades. However these studies and analysis have been done only at simulation level. Hence, the PQ analyzer based study is required to find out the PQ issues at distribution feeders. It will be a valuable guide for researchers, who are interested in the domain of PQ and wish to explore the opportunities offered by these techniques for further improvement in the field of PQ. This paper gives a brief Real Time PQ measurement using PQ analyzer HIOKI PW3198 at Distribution Feeders and it gives an idea to the researcher to optimize problems-related to PQ with respect to the high rated and low rated electric machinery of different feeders at PCC level. This study further extends to analyze the grid disturbances and looks forward to the optimization methods for each individual PQ disturbance.

An Adjustable Integrated Pointing Device Driver to Help People with Disabilities Improve their Computer Pointing Efficiency

2014 ◽  
Vol 563 ◽  
pp. 407-410
Author(s):  
Ching Tien Shih ◽  
Ching Hsiang Shih
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Device Driver ◽  
Hardware Cost ◽  
Software Technology ◽  
Pointing Device ◽  
Wireless Interfaces ◽  
Additional Hardware

In this paper we propose a novel Adjustable Integrating Pointing device Driver (AIPDD) using software technology to redesign mouse driver to integrate the functions of commercial pointing devices to help them to effectively utilize commercial pointing devices to operate computers. In contrast with the latest studies, the software-based AIPDD has the following benefits. (a) It does not require additional hardware cost and circuit preservation. (b) It supports all commercial pointing devices with standard interfaces of a computer, including PS/2, USB and wireless interfaces. (c) It can integrate unlimited devices simultaneously. (d) It is adjustable in real time. In summary, the AIPDD has the benefits of flexibility, low cost, high efficiency and high device compatibility. Keywords: Disabled, Computer pointing device, Mouse Integrate pointing device driver

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