Essays about: "assistive technology"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 76 essays containing the words assistive technology.

  1. 16. 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

  3. 17. Designing an Assistive Technology for Self-reflection for Students Suffering from ADHD at Malmö University

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Vandana Ravishankar; [2022]
    Keywords : Assitive technology; ADHD; Personal Informatics; Interactive AI; Dialogue Partner; Relationship Development; Relational design; co design; Double Diamond;

    Abstract : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is a behaviour disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. ADHD is often associated with co-morbid disorders like bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. READ MORE

  4. 18. A study of Eye-tracking properties utilizing Tobii Eye Tracker 5

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektroteknik, matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Muhammad Mezanur Rahman; [2022]
    Keywords : Eye tracking; Eye movements; controllable application with eye tracker; SGD as blinking;

    Abstract : Eye-tracking is the process of determining the point where the viewer is looking at. Therefore, an eye tracker is a device that measures eye positions and eye movements. Over the recent few years, eye trackers are being used in research in the area of medical technology, visual system, rehabilitation, and human-computer interaction. READ MORE

  5. 19. Web accessibility and people with visual impairments : Perspectives and experiences

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Pilar Rey Rodríguez; [2022]
    Keywords : Web Accessibility; Visual Impairments; Disability; Digital Literacy; Assistive Technologies; Internet Usage;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the perspectives of people with visual impairments about the internet and web accessibility. How the current status of web accessibility is and how people with visual impairments use the internet are important topics in a society that is more and more digitalized. READ MORE

  6. 20. The Use of Assistive Technology by Croatian Elementary School Teachers with Pupils with Reading Disabilities : a Survey Study

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Kristina Tolic; [2022]
    Keywords : reading disability; dyslexia; elementary school teachers; pupils; audiobooks; talking books; assistive reading and writing apps; libraries; Croatia; cognitive authority theory; cognitive load theory;

    Abstract : Reading affects everything we do in life. Sometimes it is difficult to determine how many people have a reading disability, and what tools can be used to overcome it. READ MORE