Literature Reviews
Reviewed research papers, articles, and publications relevant to digital accessibility.
5 results found tagged depth sensing.
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Exploration and Avoidance of Surrounding Obstacles for the Visually Impaired
This paper presents the 3DOD (3D Obstacle Detector), a wearable system that combines a 3D Time-of-Flight (TOF) camera with a portable multi-line refreshable Braille display to help blind pedestrians detect and avoid obstacles beyond the reach of a wh…
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Face Tracking User Interfaces Using Vision-Based Consumer Devices
This short paper investigates the design and implementation of face tracking user interfaces built with consumer-grade vision and depth-sensing devices, specifically the Microsoft Kinect. The research addresses the needs of users who cannot effective…
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Non-Visual-Cueing-Based Sensing and Understanding of Nearby Entities in Aided Navigation
This demonstration paper presents a context-aware navigation aid system for blind individuals that combines three levels of assistance to enhance understanding of the surrounding environment. The system addresses a fundamental challenge: blind people…
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Kinempt: A Kinect-Based Prompting System to Transition Autonomously Through Vocational Tasks for Individuals with Cognitive Impairments
This short paper presents Kinempt (a portmanteau of "kinetic" and "prompt"), a Kinect-based task prompting system designed to help individuals with cognitive impairments perform vocational tasks independently. The research is motivated by the fact th…
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Detecting the Hand-Mouthing Behavior of Children with Intellectual Disability Using Kinect Imaging Technology
This short paper presents a system that uses Microsoft Kinect depth-sensing technology to automatically detect hand-mouthing behavior in children with severe intellectual disabilities. Hand-mouthing — the repetitive placement of fingers into the mout…