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

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.

Item Type: Article
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
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
Creators: Picton, Philip and Capp, Michael
Publisher: Elsevier
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Engineering (to 2009)
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Engineering
Date: April 2008
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 570-577
Journal or Publication Title: Image and Vision Computing
Volume: 26
Number: 4
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imavis.2007.07.005
ISSN: 0262-8856
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1875

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