Essays about: "blind and visually impaired people"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words blind and visually impaired people.

1. 1. Accessibility and Usability in the City of Malmö : Assessing the Implementation of Universal Design on Pedestrian Walkways for the Blind and Visually Impaired

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Xiaotong Zheng; [2023]
   Keywords : universal design; accessibility; usability; blind and visually impaired people; pedestrian walkway;

   Abstract : This paper presents a case study conducted in Malmö, Sweden, with the aim of examining and improving the accessibility and usability of pedestrian walkways for blind and visually impaired people (BVIP). The study focuses on identifying the obstacles faced by BVIPs in using pedestrian walkways in Malmö and proposes strategies to enhance their accessibility. READ MORE

3. 2. Designing Accessible Medical Information: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

   Author : Linn Borgström; Thiptida Luengprakarn; [2023]
   Keywords : Visually impairment; blind; QR-code; medical product information; accessible web development;

   Abstract : This thesis presents the result of a research conducted with the blind and visually impaired in scanning a QR-code and finding medical product information. Three prototypes were developed through Design Science Research Methodology and tested via a talk aloud protocol and observation. READ MORE

4. 3. Vöron - Vision through earsProviding visual assistance to blind or visually impaired people

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Shubham Saraswat; [2022]
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   Abstract : In this thesis, we propose an assistance system for visually impaired people, using computer vision on a raspberry pi, together with bone conduction headphones. The device captures the images using a camera, detects important objects in the view and generates speech to inform the user about the objects in the way through bone conduction headphones. READ MORE

5. 4. SafeWalk : A tool for the visually impaired

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

   Author : Gabriel Färm; Mohammad Omar Abdullah; [2022]
   Keywords : App; Blind; Visually impaired; SafeWalk; Sensors; Buzzer; Battery;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to implement a system called SafeWalk to help visually impaired people to sense obstacles in their path and provide them with more independence and more effortless life routines without any external help. SafeWalk is a low power consuming system designed to replace the daily used white cane. READ MORE

6. 5. Tangible Vision : Empowering visually impaired to do sports in free settings

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Julian Loretz; [2020]
   Keywords : design; concept; visual impaired; sports;

   Abstract : A visual impairment can have immense impact on the wellbeing of affected people. Depending on the degree of the impairment they often rely on the support of their close ones and have to live a very restricted lifestyle. Worldwide there are around 285 million people living with some kind of visual impairment caused by a number of different diseases. READ MORE