Essays about: "Deaf"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the word Deaf.

1. 1. Examining the effects of text support and noise during video meetings on listening effort and comprehension.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Fredrik Fernlund; [2023]
   Keywords : Listening Effort; Cognitive Science; Noise; Subtitles; Text Supplementation; Video Meetings; Zoom; Remote Work; Comprehension; Comprehension in noise; Listening effort in noise; Captions; Closed Captions;

   Abstract : Many companies implemented remote work procedures during the pandemic and for many organizations video meetings have since remained a staple. Remote working has enabled employees to be more flexible with their schedules and technical solutions such as live captioning has been identified as potentially enabling deaf/hard-of-hearing employees during meetings. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploration of Sound Design and Sound Representation Techniques for Improving Inclusiveness, Player Performance, and Player Experience in Video Games

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Benjamin Esdor; [2023]
   Keywords : Sound Design; Audio Cues; Video Games; Inclusiveness; Visual Impairment; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Ljuddesign; Ljudsignaler; Videospel; Inkludering; Synskadade; Döva och hörselskadade;

   Abstract : This study aimed to explore sound design and sound representation techniques to strengthen the inclusion of players with sensory disabilities alongside non-disabled players. Additionally, it aimed to identify characteristics in inclusiveness components for video games. READ MORE

4. 3. The design of evacuation alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Anastasia Afanasova; [2023]
   Keywords : Alarm system; Deaf people; Hard-of-hearing people; Fire safety.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The ability to hear is essential for receiving auditory signals, which serve as warnings and alerts in many situations, including fire evacuation. However, people with hearing impairments may miss out such signals and can be exposed to dangerous situations. READ MORE

5. 4. Live captioning and translation application for Android

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Joel Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Captioning has long been used in media to help D/deaf and hard-of-hearing persons. Captioning however is difficult and time-consuming manual work. With the rapid evolution of automated speech recognition (ASR) systems, live captioning of everyday speech will soon be a practical reality. READ MORE

6. 5. The Uncanny and AI: Reimagine Goya's Deaf Man's Villa

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Puqiao Liu; [2023]
   Keywords : The uncanny; AI; Midjourney; Goya; Black Paintings; Deaf Man s Villa; Quinta del Sordo;

   Abstract : In the uncanny feeling I experienced from Goya’s Deaf Man’s Villa, an estranged Deaf Man’s Villa was created but also repressed in my subconscious and thus invisible. How can I use AI to derive this Deaf Man’s Villa hidden in my subconscious? The aim of this project is, with AI Midjourney, to deduce the uncanny feeling I experienced from Goya’s Deaf Man’s Villa to an architectural design. READ MORE