Essays about: "Hard-of-hearing people"

Found 4 essays containing the words Hard-of-hearing people.

1. 1. 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

3. 2. Internet of things connected notification device for people who are hard of hearing

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

   Author : Wai Hang Shek; Thomas Geiger Ferotin; [2022]
   Keywords : Degree project; ESP8266; Raspberry Pi Zero W; Arduino UNO; IoT; Micro controllers; Product development; Swedish procurement; Kandidat examensarbete; ESP8266; Raspberry Pi Zero W; Arduino UNO; IoT; Mikrokontroller; Produktutveckling; Upphandling;

   Abstract : This degree project investigates the possibility to develop and re-design an IoT solution called NOT!FY, offered by the company Omnitor. NOT!FY is used by users who are hard of hearing or deaf as a complement to an accessibility communication application. READ MORE

4. 3. A Mobile Game for Encouraging Active Listening among Deaf and Hard of Hearing People : Comparing the usage between mobile and desktop game

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för datalogi och datorsystemteknik

   Author : Zheng Li; Hua Wang; [2015]
   Keywords : Android audio-based game; interactive system design; active listening; mobile game;

   Abstract : Context. Daily active listening is important for the deaf and hard of hearing people (DHH) of their hearing rehabilitation, but the related hearing activities are usually not enough for them due to kinds of reasons. Although some traditional desktop computer-assisted tools were created for encouraging active listening, the usage rate is not high. READ MORE

5. 4. Learning English as a Foreign Language as a Deaf Pupil in Sweden : An Investigation of Motivation

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Sofia Rydén; [2015]
   Keywords : Foreign language learning; Deaf; Motivation; English; Sign language.;

   Abstract : Motivation is an important factor when it comes to learning a language, including the Deaf and hard of hearing pupils. The purpose of this investigation is to investigate whether Deaf and hard of hearing pupils in Sweden are motivated to learn a foreign language, i.e. English, and whether the motivation is an intrinsic or extrinsic kind. READ MORE