New Opportunities for Computer Vision-Based Assistive Technology Systems for the Visually Impaired

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TitleNew Opportunities for Computer Vision-Based Assistive Technology Systems for the Visually Impaired
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsTerven, Juan, Salas, Joaquín, and Instituto Politécni Nacional,
JournalComputer
Volume47
Issue4
Pagination52-58
ISSN Number0018-9162
AbstractComputing advances and increased smartphone use gives technology system designers greater flexibility in exploiting computer vision to support visually impaired users. Understanding these users' needs will certainly provide insight for the development of improved usability of computing devices.
NotesThis article mainly discussed some new opportunities in assistive technology development, that could contribute to people with visual impairments. In library practices, librarians should keep an eye on such latest update of AT and promote relevant tools to patrons in need. It should be important to address disabled people's problems in library settings and expand their library accessibility with the help of technology.
URLhttp://ieeexplore.ieee.org/lpdocs/epic03/wrapper.htm?arnumber=6576753
DOI10.1109/MC.2013.265