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Relaying scene information to the blind via sound using cartoon depth maps

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Picton, P. and Capp, M. (2008) Relaying scene information to the blind via sound using cartoon depth maps. Image and Vision Computing. 26(4), pp. 570-577. 0262-8856.
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Creators:Picton, P. and Capp, M.
Abstract:
Important scene information may be relayed to a blind person via mobility aids that incorporates an image-to-sound mapping. However, these devices are frequently both tiring and stressful to use. Stereo depth maps are considered as a means of reducing the quantity of unnecessary information passed to the listener. A simple automated method for evaluating the effectiveness of edge depth maps is described, followed by an explanation of a new display technique, which combines a stereo edge depth map with a cartoon-like scene representation. Finally, experimental results are included that demonstrate the effectiveness of this representation
Official URL:http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescriptio...
Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:Real-time vision; stereoscopic vision; blind navigation aids
Subjects:T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA1501 Applied optics. Photonics > TA1634 Computer vision. Image processing
T Technology > T Technology (General) > T58.5 Information technology
Schools and Departments:School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Engineering (to 2009)
DOI:10.1016/j.imavis.2007.07.005
Date:April 2008
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