15.3.1.9.13 Personal Visual Assistance Systems and Techniques, Visually Impaired

VA-ST,
2016 Visual enhancement.
WWW Link. Vendor, Visual Assistance. From the Oxford group.

ORCAM,
2017 Wearable Assistive Technology
WWW Link. Vendor, Visual Assistance.

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Elsevier DOI 9804
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Robotic Sensing for the Partially Sighted,
RobAS(26), 1999. ?? -- author provided incomplete information. BibRef 9900

Se, S.[Stephen], Brady, J.M.[J. Michael],
Vision-Based Detection of Staircases,
ACCV00(xx-yy). 0001
BibRef
Earlier:
Vision-Based detection of Kerbs and Steps,
BMVC97(410-419).
HTML Version. Finding the parallel lines. BibRef

Se, S.[Stephen], and Brady, M.[Michael],
Stereo Vision-based Obstacle Detection for Partially Sighted People,
ACCV98(xx). BibRef 9800

Se, S.[Stephen], Brady, M.[Michael],
Road feature detection and estimation,
MVA(14), No. 3, July 2003, pp. 157-165.
Springer DOI 0308
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Se, S.,
Computer Vision Aids for the Partially Sighted,
Ph.D.Thesis, University of Oxford, 1998. BibRef 9800

Ulrich, I., Borenstein, J.,
The guidecane-applying mobile robot technologies to assist the visually impaired,
SMC-A(31), No. 2, March 2001, pp. 131-136.
IEEE Top Reference. 0104
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Nagarajan, R., Sainarayanan, G., Yaacob, S.[Sazali], Porle, R.R.[Rosalyn R.],
Fuzzy-Rule-Based Object Identification Methodology for NAVI System,
JASP(2005), No. 14, 2005, pp. 2260-2267.
WWW Link. 0603
Navigation assistance for visually impaired. BibRef

Cardin, S.[Sylvain], Thalmann, D.[Daniel], Vexo, F.[Frédéric],
A wearable system for mobility improvement of visually impaired people,
VC(23), No. 2, February 2007, pp. 109-118.
Springer DOI 0702
BibRef

Stankiewicz, B.J., Cassandra, A.R., McCabe, M.R., Weathers, W.,
Development and Evaluation of a Bayesian Low-Vision Navigation Aid,
SMC-A(37), No. 6, November 2007, pp. 970-983.
IEEE DOI 0709
BibRef

Picton, P.D.[Phil D.], Capp, M.D.[Michael D.],
Relaying scene information to the blind via sound using cartoon depth maps,
IVC(26), No. 4, April 2008, pp. 570-577.
Elsevier DOI 0711
Real-time vision; Stereoscopic vision; Blind navigation aids BibRef

Bologna, G.[Guido], Deville, B.[Benoît], Pun, T.[Thierry], Vinckenbosch, M.[Michel],
Transforming 3D Coloured Pixels into Musical Instrument Notes for Vision Substitution Applications,
JIVP(2007), 2007, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 0804
BibRef

Pun, T.[Thierry], Roth, P.[Patrick], Bologna, G.[Guido], Moustakas, K.[Konstantinos], Tzovaras, D.[Dimitrios],
Image and Video Processing for Visually Handicapped People,
JIVP(2007), 2007, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 0804
BibRef

Coughlan, J.[James], Manduchi, R.[Roberto],
Color Targets: Fiducials to Help Visually Impaired People Find Their Way by Camera Phone,
JIVP(2007), 2007, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 0804
BibRef

Weiland, J.D., Humayun, M.S.,
Visual Prosthesis,
PIEEE(96), No. 7, July 2008, pp. 1076-1084.
IEEE DOI 0806
Not so much for drivers, but restoring rudimentary vision to the blind. BibRef

Dakopoulos, D., Bourbakis, N.G.,
Wearable Obstacle Avoidance Electronic Travel Aids for Blind: A Survey,
SMC-C(40), No. 1, January 2010, pp. 25-35.
IEEE DOI 0912
Survey, Assistance for Blind. BibRef

Durette, B.[Barthélémy], Hérault, J.[Jeanny], Alleysson, D.[David],
Simulation of the Retina: A Tool for Visual Prostheses,
IJIG(10), No. 4, October 2010, pp. 513-529.
DOI Link 1101
BibRef

Dramas, F.[Florian], Thorpe, S.J.[Simon J.], Jouffrais, C.[Christophe],
Artificial Vision For The Blind: A Bio-inspired Algorithm For Objects And Obstacles Detection,
IJIG(10), No. 4, October 2010, pp. 531-544.
DOI Link 1101
BibRef

Saez Martinez, J.M.[Juan Manuel], Escolano Ruiz, F.[Francisco],
6DOF entropy minimization SLAM for stereo-based wearable devices,
CVIU(115), No. 2, February 2011, pp. 270-285.
Elsevier DOI 1102
BibRef
Earlier:
Stereo-based Aerial Obstacle Detection for the Visually Impaired,
CVAVI08(xx-yy). 0810
SLAM; Wearable devices; Stereo vision; Information theory BibRef

Saez Martinez, J.M.[Juan Manuel], Escolano Ruiz, F.[Francisco], Penalver, A.,
First Steps towards Stereo-based 6DOF SLAM for the Visually Impaired,
VisImpaired05(III: 23-23).
IEEE DOI 0507
Simultaneous Location and Map BibRef

Lee, J., Rakotonirainy, A.,
Acoustic Hazard Detection for Pedestrians With Obscured Hearing,
ITS(12), No. 4, December 2011, pp. 1640-1649.
IEEE DOI 1112
BibRef

Schulz, R., Beach, S.R., Matthews, J.T., Courtney, K.L., de Vito Dabbs, A.J.,
Designing and Evaluating Quality of Life Technologies: An Interdisciplinary Approach,
PIEEE(100), No. 8, August 2012, pp. 2397-2409.
IEEE DOI 1208
BibRef

Srinivasa, S.S., Berenson, D., Cakmak, M., Collet, A., Dogar, M.R., Dragan, A.D., Knepper, R.A., Niemueller, T., Strabala, K., Vande Weghe, M., Ziegler, J.,
Herb 2.0: Lessons Learned From Developing a Mobile Manipulator for the Home,
PIEEE(100), No. 8, August 2012, pp. 2410-2428.
IEEE DOI 1208
BibRef

Yamazaki, K., Ueda, R., Nozawa, S., Kojima, M., Okada, K., Matsumoto, K., Ishikawa, M., Shimoyama, I., Inaba, M.,
Home-Assistant Robot for an Aging Society,
PIEEE(100), No. 8, August 2012, pp. 2429-2441.
IEEE DOI 1208
BibRef

Cooper, R.A., Grindle, G.G., Vazquez, J.J., Xu, J., Wang, H., Candiotti, J., Chung, C., Salatin, B., Houston, E., Kelleher, A., Cooper, R., Teodorski, E., Beach, S.,
Personal Mobility and Manipulation Appliance: Design, Development, and Initial Testing,
PIEEE(100), No. 8, August 2012, pp. 2505-2511.
IEEE DOI 1208
BibRef

Steinfeld, E., Smith, R.O.,
Universal Design for Quality of Life Technologies,
PIEEE(100), No. 8, August 2012, pp. 2539-2554.
IEEE DOI 1208
BibRef

Kanade, T., Hebert, M.,
First-Person Vision,
PIEEE(100), No. 8, August 2012, pp. 2442-2453.
IEEE DOI 1208
Sense the environment and the activities from a wearable sensor. BibRef

Bukhari, A.C.[Ahmad C.], Kim, Y.G.[Yong-Gi],
Ontology-assisted automatic precise information extractor for visually impaired inhabitants,
AIR(38), No. 1, June 2012, pp. 9-24.
WWW Link. 1208
BibRef

Barnes, N.M.[Nick M.],
The role of computer vision in prosthetic vision,
IVC(30), No. 8, August 2012, pp. 478-479.
Elsevier DOI 1209
BibRef
And:
An overview of vision processing in implantable prosthetic vision,
ICIP13(1532-1535)
IEEE DOI 1402
Vision processing for implantable prosthetic vision Opinion paper; Prosthetic vision; Bionic eye; Retinal implants; Orientation and mobility; Face recognition BibRef

Tian, Y.L.[Ying-Li], Yang, X.D.[Xiao-Dong], Yi, C.[Chucai], Arditi, A.[Aries],
Toward a computer vision-based wayfinding aid for blind persons to access unfamiliar indoor environments,
MVA(24), No. 3, April 2013, pp. 521-535.
WWW Link. 1303
BibRef

Itan, L.[Liron], Yitzhaky, Y.[Yitzhak],
Performance of visual search tasks from various types of contour information,
JOSA-A(30), No. 3, March 2013, pp. 392-402.
WWW Link. 1303
visual aid for patients with tunnel vision. BibRef

Wang, S.H.[Shui-Hua], Pan, H.R.[Hang-Rong], Zhang, C.Y.[Chen-Yang], Tian, Y.L.[Ying-Li],
RGB-D image-based detection of stairs, pedestrian crosswalks and traffic signs,
JVCIR(25), No. 2, 2014, pp. 263-272.
Elsevier DOI 1402
Blind BibRef

Terven, J.R.[Juan R.], Salas, J.[Joaquin], Raducanu, B.[Bogdan],
New Opportunities for Computer Vision-Based Assistive Technology Systems for the Visually Impaired,
Computer(47), No. 4, April 2014, pp. 52-58.
IEEE DOI 1405
BibRef
Earlier:
Robust Head Gestures Recognition for Assistive Technology,
MCPR14(152-161).
Springer DOI 1407
Assistive devices BibRef

Terven, J.R.[Juan R.], Raducanu, B.[Bogdan], Meza, M.E., Salas, J.[Joaquin],
Evaluating Real-Time Mirroring of Head Gestures Using Smart Glasses,
ACVR15(452-460)
IEEE DOI 1602
Cameras;Face;Facial features;Feature extraction;Glass;Magnetic heads BibRef

Hildebrandt, D.[Dieter], Timm, R.[Robert],
An assisting, constrained 3D navigation technique for multiscale virtual 3D city models,
GeoInfo(18), No. 3, July 2014, pp. 537-567.
WWW Link. 1407
BibRef

Jafri, R.[Rabia], Ali, S.A.[Syed Abid], Arabnia, H.R.[Hamid R.], Fatima, S.[Shameem],
Computer vision-based object recognition for the visually impaired in an indoors environment: a survey,
VC(30), No. 11, November 2014, pp. 1197-1222.
WWW Link. 1411
Survey, Visual Assistance. BibRef

Matsubara, M.[Masaki], Oba, T.[Takahiro], Kadone, H.[Hideki], Terasawa, H.[Hiroko], Suzuki, K.[Kenji], Iguchi, M.[Masaki],
Wearable Auditory Biofeedback Device for Blind and Sighted Individuals,
MultMedMag(22), No. 1, January 2015, pp. 68-73.
IEEE DOI 1502
Auditory systems BibRef

Bozkurt, A., Roberts, D.L., Sherman, B.L., Brugarolas, R., Mealin, S., Majikes, J., Yang, P.[Pu], Loftin, R.,
Toward Cyber-Enhanced Working Dogs for Search and Rescue,
IEEE_Int_Sys(29), No. 6, November 2014, pp. 32-39.
IEEE DOI 1502
artificial intelligence. Not just for people. BibRef

Watanabe, T.[Tetsuya], Yamaguchi, T.[Toshimitsu], Minatani, K.[Kazunori],
Advantages and Drawbacks of Smartphones and Tablets for Visually Impaired People Analysis of ICT User Survey Results,
IEICE(E98-D), No. 4, April 2015, pp. 922-929.
WWW Link. 1505
BibRef

Lu, Y.[Yihan], Karimi, H.A.[Hassan. A.],
Real-Time Sidewalk Slope Calculation through Integration of GPS Trajectory and Image Data to Assist People with Disabilities in Navigation,
IJGI(4), No. 2, 2015, pp. 741-753.
DOI Link 1505
BibRef

Joseph, S.L., Xiao, J., Zhang, X., Chawda, B., Narang, K., Rajput, N., Mehta, S., Subramaniam, L.V.,
Being Aware of the World: Toward Using Social Media to Support the Blind With Navigation,
HMS(45), No. 3, June 2015, pp. 399-405.
IEEE DOI 1506
Earthquakes BibRef

Almagambetov, A., Velipasalar, S., Baitassova, A.,
Mobile Standards-Based Traffic Light Detection in Assistive Devices for Individuals with Color-Vision Deficiency,
ITS(16), No. 3, June 2015, pp. 1305-1320.
IEEE DOI 1506
Cameras BibRef

Mekhalfi, M.L., Melgani, F., Bazi, Y., Alajlan, N.,
A Compressive Sensing Approach to Describe Indoor Scenes for Blind People,
CirSysVideo(25), No. 7, July 2015, pp. 1246-1257.
IEEE DOI 1507
Compressed sensing BibRef

Xiao, J., Joseph, S.L., Zhang, X., Li, B., Li, X., Zhang, J.,
An Assistive Navigation Framework for the Visually Impaired,
HMS(45), No. 5, October 2015, pp. 635-640.
IEEE DOI 1509
Buildings BibRef

Ando, B., Baglio, S., Marletta, V., Valastro, A.,
A Haptic Solution to Assist Visually Impaired in Mobility Tasks,
HMS(45), No. 5, October 2015, pp. 641-646.
IEEE DOI 1509
Acoustics BibRef

Feuz, K.D., Cook, D.J., Rosasco, C., Robertson, K., Schmitter-Edgecombe, M.,
Automated Detection of Activity Transitions for Prompting,
HMS(45), No. 5, October 2015, pp. 575-585.
IEEE DOI 1509
Intelligent sensors BibRef

Mancini, A., Frontoni, E., Zingaretti, P.,
Embedded Multisensor System for Safe Point-to-Point Navigation of Impaired Users,
ITS(16), No. 6, December 2015, pp. 3543-3555.
IEEE DOI 1512
Ambient assisted living BibRef

Hyvonen, M., Rajala, M., Virtanen, A., Jankkari, J., Huhtala, K., Ritala, R.,
Assistive Situation Awareness System for Mobile Multimachine Work Environments,
ITS(16), No. 6, December 2015, pp. 3403-3413.
IEEE DOI 1512
Collision avoidance BibRef

Lee, Y.H.[Young Hoon], Medioni, G.[Gérard],
RGB-D camera based wearable navigation system for the visually impaired,
CVIU(149), No. 1, 2016, pp. 3-20.
Elsevier DOI 1606
Wearable navigation system BibRef

Mollaret, C., Mekonnen, A.A., Lerasle, F., Ferrané, I., Pinquier, J., Boudet, B., Rumeau, P.,
A multi-modal perception based assistive robotic system for the elderly,
CVIU(149), No. 1, 2016, pp. 78-97.
Elsevier DOI 1606
Assistive technology BibRef

Horne, L.[Lachlan], Alvarez, J.[Jose], McCarthy, C.[Chris], Salzmann, M.[Mathieu], Barnes, N.M.[Nick M.],
Semantic labeling for prosthetic vision,
CVIU(149), No. 1, 2016, pp. 113-125.
Elsevier DOI 1606
Prosthetic vision BibRef

McCarthy, C.[Chris], Barnes, N.M.[Nick M.], Anstey, K.[Kaarin], Horswill, M.[Mark],
Towards a Hazard Perception Assistance System using Visual Motion,
CVAVI08(xx-yy). 0810
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Chessa, M.[Manuela], Noceti, N.[Nicoletta], Odone, F.[Francesca], Solari, F.[Fabio], Sosa-García, J.[Joan], Zini, L.[Luca],
An integrated artificial vision framework for assisting visually impaired users,
CVIU(149), No. 1, 2016, pp. 209-228.
Elsevier DOI 1606
Applications for the visually impaired BibRef

Frikha, J.[Jihen], Sellami, D.[Dorra], Kallel, I.K.[Imen Khanfir],
Indoor/outdoor navigation system based on possibilistic traversable area segmentation for visually impaired people,
ELCVIA(15), No. 1, 2016, pp. 60-76.
DOI Link
DOI Link 1608
BibRef

Panchanathan, S., Chakraborty, S., McDaniel, T., Tadayon, R.,
Person-Centered Multimedia Computing: A New Paradigm Inspired by Assistive and Rehabilitative Applications,
MultMedMag(23), No. 3, July 2016, pp. 12-19.
IEEE DOI 1609
Award, Best MultiMedia Department Paper. Handicapped aids. BibRef

Hsieh, Y.H., Huang, Y.C., Young, K.Y., Ko, C.H., Agrawal, S.K.,
Motion Guidance for a Passive Robot Walking Helper via User's Applied Hand Forces,
HMS(46), No. 6, December 2016, pp. 869-881.
IEEE DOI 1612
assisted living BibRef

Arbuckle, T.K., Nambi, M., Butner, J.E., Provancher, W.R., Abbott, J.J.,
Human Velocity Control of Admittance-Type Robotic Devices With Scaled Visual Feedback of Device Motion,
HMS(46), No. 6, December 2016, pp. 859-868.
IEEE DOI 1612
manipulators BibRef

Phung, S.L.[Son Lam], Le, M.C.[Manh Cuong], Bouzerdoum, A.[Abdesselam],
Pedestrian lane detection in unstructured scenes for assistive navigation,
CVIU(149), No. 1, 2016, pp. 186-196.
Elsevier DOI 1606
BibRef
Earlier: A2, A1, A3:
Lane Detection in Unstructured Environments for Autonomous Navigation Systems,
ACCV14(I: 414-429).
Springer DOI 1504
BibRef
And: A2, A1, A3:
Pedestrian Lane Detection in Unstructured Environments for Assistive Navigation,
DICTA14(1-8)
IEEE DOI 1502
BibRef
Earlier: A2, A1, A3:
Pedestrian Lane Detection for the Visually Impaired,
DICTA12(1-6).
IEEE DOI 1303
BibRef
And: A2, A1, A3:
Pedestrian lane detection for assistive navigation of blind people,
ICPR12(2594-2597).
WWW Link. 1302
Pedestrian lane detection. assisted living BibRef

Le, H.T.[Hoang Thanh], Phung, S.L.[Son Lam], Bouzerdoum, A.[Abdesselam],
Bayesian Gabor Network With Uncertainty Estimation for Pedestrian Lane Detection in Assistive Navigation,
CirSysVideo(32), No. 8, August 2022, pp. 5331-5345.
IEEE DOI 2208
Bayes methods, Uncertainty, Lane detection, Semantics, Roads, Image segmentation, Navigation, Bayesian Gabor Network, pedestrian lane detection BibRef

Leo, M., Medioni, G., Trivedi, M., Kanade, T., Farinella, G.M.,
Computer vision for assistive technologies,
CVIU(154), No. 1, 2017, pp. 1-15.
Elsevier DOI 1612
Computer vision BibRef

Perez-Yus, A.[Alejandro], Gutierrez-Gomez, D., Lopez-Nicolas, G.[Gonzalo], Guerrero, J.J.[Jose J.],
Stairs detection with odometry-aided traversal from a wearable RGB-D camera,
CVIU(154), No. 1, 2017, pp. 192-205.
Elsevier DOI 1612
Stair detection BibRef

Perez-Yus, A.[Alejandro], Lopez-Nicolas, G.[Gonzalo], Guerrero, J.J.[Jose J.],
Scaled layout recovery with wide field of view RGB-D,
IVC(87), 2019, pp. 76-96.
Elsevier DOI 1906
3D layout estimation, RGB-D, Omnidirectional cameras, Multi-camera systems BibRef

Zientara, P.A., Lee, S., Smith, G.H., Brenner, R., Itti, L., Rosson, M.B., Carroll, J.M., Irick, K.M., Narayanan, V.,
Third Eye: A Shopping Assistant for the Visually Impaired,
Computer(50), No. 2, February 2017, pp. 16-24.
IEEE DOI 1702
Asssistive technology BibRef

Mekhalfi, M.L.[Mohamed L.], Melgani, F.[Farid], Bazi, Y.[Yakoub], Alajlan, N.[Naif],
Fast indoor scene description for blind people with multiresolution random projections,
JVCIR(44), No. 1, 2017, pp. 95-105.
Elsevier DOI 1703
Assistive technologies BibRef

Li, L., Xu, Q., Chandrasekhar, V., Lim, J.H., Tan, C., Mukawa, M.A.,
A Wearable Virtual Usher for Vision-Based Cognitive Indoor Navigation,
Cyber(47), No. 4, April 2017, pp. 841-854.
IEEE DOI 1704
Bayes methods BibRef

Oszust, M.[Mariusz], Padjasek, J.[Jaroslaw], Kasprzyk, P.[Przemyslaw],
An approach to vision-based localisation with binary features for partially sighted people,
SIViP(11), No. 7, October 2017, pp. 1261-1269.
Springer DOI 1708
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Gharani, P.[Pedram], Karimi, H.A.[Hassan A.],
Context-aware obstacle detection for navigation by visually impaired,
IVC(64), No. 1, 2017, pp. 103-115.
Elsevier DOI 1708
Obstacle detection BibRef

Maruyama, T.[Tsubasa], Kanai, S.[Satoshi], Date, H.[Hiroaki], Tada, M.[Mitsunori],
Simulation-Based Evaluation of Ease of Wayfinding Using Digital Human and As-Is Environment Models,
IJGI(6), No. 9, 2017, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 1710
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Mone, G.[Gregory],
Feeling Sounds, Hearing Sights,
CACM(61), No. 1, January 2018, pp. 15-17.
DOI Link 1802
Sensory substitution for impaired. BibRef

Patil, K., Jawadwala, Q., Shu, F.C.,
Design and Construction of Electronic Aid for Visually Impaired People,
HMS(48), No. 2, April 2018, pp. 172-182.
IEEE DOI 1804
Acoustics, Dogs, Electromagnetic compatibility, Headphones, Navigation, Sensors, Vibrations, Assistive technology, blind people, wearable system BibRef

Rivas-Blanco, I., Lopez-Casado, C., Perez-del-Pulgar, C.J., Garcia-Vacas, F., Fraile, J.C., Munoz, V.F.,
Smart Cable-Driven Camera Robotic Assistant,
HMS(48), No. 2, April 2018, pp. 183-196.
IEEE DOI 1804
Cameras, Navigation, Robot vision systems, Surgery, Tools, Cognitive robotics, mechatronics, medical robotics, robot control, robot motion BibRef

Gharebaghi, A.[Amin], Mostafavi, M.A.[Mir-Abolfazl], Chavoshi, S.H.[Seyed Hossein], Edwards, G.[Geoffrey], Fougeyrollas, P.[Patrick],
The Role of Social Factors in the Accessibility of Urban Areas for People with Motor Disabilities,
IJGI(7), No. 4, 2018, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 1805
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Krösl, K.[Katharina], Bauer, D.[Dominik], Schwärzler, M.[Michael], Fuchs, H.[Henry], Suter, G.[Georg], Wimmer, M.[Michael],
A VR-based user study on the effects of vision impairments on recognition distances of escape-route signs in buildings,
VC(34), No. 6-8, June 2018, pp. 911-923.
Springer DOI 1806
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Papadakis, P., Filliat, D.,
Generic Object Discrimination for Mobile Assistive Robots Using Projective Light Diffusion,
Assist18(60-68)
IEEE DOI 1806
edge detection, filtering theory, image classification, image representation, mobile robots, wavelet transforms, BibRef

Bastani Zadeh, R., Ghatee, M., Eftekhari, H.R.,
Three-Phases Smartphone-Based Warning System to Protect Vulnerable Road Users Under Fuzzy Conditions,
ITS(19), No. 7, July 2018, pp. 2086-2098.
IEEE DOI 1807
Acceleration, Accidents, Alarm systems, Delays, Global Positioning System, Smart phones, Vehicles, wireless communication BibRef

Zhao, Q.[Qi], Zhang, B.[Boxue], Lyu, S.C.[Shu-Chang], Zhang, H.[Hong], Sun, D.[Daniel], Li, G.Q.[Guo-Qiang], Feng, W.Q.[Wen-Quan],
A CNN-SIFT Hybrid Pedestrian Navigation Method Based on First-Person Vision,
RS(10), No. 8, 2018, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 1809
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Bashiri, F.S.[Fereshteh S.], LaRose, E.[Eric], Badger, J.C.[Jonathan C.], d'Souza, R.M.[Roshan M.], Yu, Z.Y.[Ze-Yun], Peissig, P.[Peggy],
Object Detection to Assist Visually Impaired People: A Deep Neural Network Adventure,
ISVC18(500-510).
Springer DOI 1811
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Gibson, A., Webb, A., Stirling, L.,
Evaluation of a Visual-Tactile Multimodal Display for Surface Obstacle Avoidance During Walking,
HMS(48), No. 6, December 2018, pp. 604-613.
IEEE DOI 1812
augmented reality, cognition, collision avoidance, display devices, feedback, gait analysis, handicapped aids, haptic interfaces, wearables BibRef

Spiers, A.J., van der Linden, J., Wiseman, S., Oshodi, M.,
Testing a Shape-Changing Haptic Navigation Device With Vision-Impaired and Sighted Audiences in an Immersive Theater Setting,
HMS(48), No. 6, December 2018, pp. 614-625.
IEEE DOI 1812
handicapped aids, haptic interfaces, human-robot interaction, pedestrians, shape-changing haptic navigation device, user interfaces BibRef

Xu, L.M.[Li-Min], Xiong, Z.[Zhi], Liu, J.Y.[Jian-Ye], Wang, Z.C.[Zheng-Chun], Ding, Y.M.[Yi-Ming],
A Novel Pedestrian Dead Reckoning Algorithm for Multi-Mode Recognition Based on Smartphones,
RS(11), No. 3, 2019, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 1902
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Zhu, F.[Feng], Tao, X.[Xianlu], Liu, W.[Wanke], Shi, X.[Xiang], Wang, F.[Fuhong], Zhang, X.H.[Xiao-Hong],
Walker: Continuous and Precise Navigation by Fusing GNSS and MEMS in Smartphone Chipsets for Pedestrians,
RS(11), No. 2, 2019, pp. xx-yy.
DOI Link 1902
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Yang, X., Shyu, M., Yu, H., Sun, S., Yin, N., Chen, W.,
Integrating Image and Textual Information in Human-Robot Interactions for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder,
MultMed(21), No. 3, March 2019, pp. 746-759.
IEEE DOI 1903
handicapped aids, humanoid robots, human-robot interaction, medical disorders, recommender systems, robot vision, NAO robot, multi-modality BibRef

Guo, F.[Fei], Yang, Y.[Yuan], Xiao, Y.[Yang], Gao, Y.[Yong], Yu, N.M.[Ning-Mei],
Recognition of Moving Object in High Dynamic Scene for Visual Prosthesis,
IEICE(E102-D), No. 7, July 2019, pp. 1321-1331.
WWW Link. 1907
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Meshram, V.V., Patil, K., Meshram, V.A., Shu, F.C.,
An Astute Assistive Device for Mobility and Object Recognition for Visually Impaired People,
HMS(49), No. 5, October 2019, pp. 449-460.
IEEE DOI 1909
Object recognition, Navigation, Assistive devices, Blindness, Dogs, Sensors, Visualization, Assistive technology, distance measurement, ultrasonic transducers BibRef

Nel, E.M.[Emli-Mari], Kristensson, P.O.[Per Ola], MacKay, D.J.C.[David J. C.],
Ticker: An Adaptive Single-Switch Text Entry Method for Visually Impaired Users,
PAMI(41), No. 11, November 2019, pp. 2756-2769.
IEEE DOI 1910
Delays, Switches, Standards, Probabilistic logic, Adaptation models, Auditory system, Single-switch systems, accessibility, Bayesian inference BibRef

Chen, X., Xu, J., Yu, Z.,
A 68-mw 2.2 Tops/w Low Bit Width and Multiplierless DCNN Object Detection Processor for Visually Impaired People,
CirSysVideo(29), No. 11, November 2019, pp. 3444-3453.
IEEE DOI 1911
Quantization (signal), Hardware, Object detection, Optimization, Indexes, Computational efficiency, Energy efficiency, DCNN, assist system BibRef

Basumatary, H., Hazarika, S.M.,
State of the Art in Bionic Hands,
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convolutional neural nets, handicapped aids, image classification, image colour analysis, image sensors, Visually Impaired BibRef

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cameras, handicapped aids, iterative methods, pose estimation, visually impaired people, blind people, Blind BibRef

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feature extraction, handicapped aids, learning (artificial intelligence), mobile computing, Real-time systems BibRef

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graph theory, handicapped aids, optimisation, path planning, pose estimation, robot vision, SLAM (robots), assisted wayfinding, Pose estimation BibRef

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Neurons, Training, Indexes, Trajectory, Synapses, Computational modeling, Feature extraction, Demspter-Shafer Theory BibRef

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Global navigation satellite system, Visualization, Databases, Feature extraction, Trajectory, Lighting BibRef

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audio signal processing, handicapped aids, learning (artificial intelligence), object recognition, Visualization BibRef

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WVC17(120-125)
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application program interfaces, cognition, handicapped aids, object recognition, Android, IBM Watson BibRef

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3DTV-CON17(1-4)
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handicapped aids, image colour analysis, image sensors, object detection, vectors, RGB-D camera, accelerometer, depth image, white cane BibRef

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Chapter on Active Vision, Camera Calibration, Mobile Robots, Navigation, Road Following continues in
Vehicle Control, Dickmanns .