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18 results about "Visual disability" patented technology

Tactile floor guidance system for people with visual impairments

UndeterminedDE202026100515U1Refuge islandsTraffic signalsPhysical medicine and rehabilitationImpaired Vision
Tactile floor guidance system for persons with impaired vision, comprising an arrangement of guidance elements (100) laid on a floor with a tactilely perceptible surface structure (120), wherein the arrangement extends along a predefinable path to guide persons along this path, and wherein the arrangement of guidance elements (100) includes at least one curved guidance element (300) in addition to straight guidance elements (200).
Owner:HEIMANN ROBERT

Control method, device and equipment of visually impaired person friendly scrubber and medium

The invention discloses a control method, device and equipment for a visually impaired person friendly scrubber and a medium, the control method for the visually impaired person friendly scrubber comprises the steps of collecting an environment image through a visual module of the scrubber, constructing a space model containing obstacle state information by utilizing cloud artificial intelligence, and planning a cleaning path according to the space model; a user is actively pulled to move through the driving module, and guiding type cleaning is achieved. In the cleaning process, the system continuously monitors environment images and dynamically compares obstacle state changes, once abnormity is detected, the system uploads an image of a change area to a cloud end for accurate type recognition, and a recognition result is fed back to a user in a multi-sense-organ mode such as voice and vibration. According to the method, a user with visual impairment can independently and safely operate the scrubber through non-visual perception, the problem that in the prior art, adaptability is poor is solved, and barrier-free use experience and safety of products are improved.
Owner:GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI

System

An object of a system according to an embodiment is to enable a visually / hearing-impaired person to safely reach a destination using public transportation.SOLUTION: A system includes a availability status acquiring part, a braille block information acquiring part, a map generating part, and a voice guiding part. The availability status acquiring unit acquires availability status of each public transportation facility. The braille block information acquisition unit acquires braille block information of each local government body. The map generating unit generates a map based on the information acquired by the availability status acquiring unit and the braille block information acquiring unit. The voice guidance unit performs voice guidance based on the map generated by the map generation unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Methods and systems for guiding position adjustment of a passenger with visual impairment in a transportation vehicle

Methods and systems are provided for a transportation vehicle. One method includes determining a visual impairment parameter indicating a degree of visual impairment of a passenger of a passenger seat associated with the seat device, determining a passenger location of the passenger and a location of a target, estimating an initial facing direction toward which the passenger faces, determining a position adjustment parameter indicating a position adjustment to be made by the passenger of the passenger seat to face the target, based on the passenger location, the location of the target, and the initial facing direction, and outputting a position adjustment instruction according to the position adjustment parameter, the position adjustment instruction including at least an audio instruction in response to the visual impairment parameter indicating visual impairment of the passenger.
Owner:PANASONIC AVIONICS CORP

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The system according to this embodiment aims to enable visually impaired individuals to reflect on past events in a more enriching way. [Solution] The system according to this embodiment comprises a reception unit, an analysis unit, a provision unit, a storage unit, and a search unit. The reception unit receives inquiries from visually impaired persons. The analysis unit analyzes the camera footage based on the inquiries received by the reception unit. The provision unit provides the information analyzed by the analysis unit in audio format. The storage unit stores the information provided by the provision unit in a database. The search unit searches the information stored in the storage unit and provides it to visually impaired persons.
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

System

An object of a system according to an embodiment is to enable a visually impaired person to efficiently acquire visual information.SOLUTION: A system according to an embodiment includes a sunglasses type apparatus, a camera, a generation AI, and a headphone. The sunglasses device captures visual information. The camera captures visual information. The production AI analyzes and verbalizes the visual information captured by the camera. The headphone reads the information verbalized by the generated AI as voice.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

A drug identification device for the blind

This utility model relates to an assistive medicine identification device for the visually impaired, comprising a near-field communication patch and an identification and broadcasting module. The near-field communication patch is attached to the outer surface of the medicine. The identification and broadcasting module includes a housing, a voice submodule, and an identification and broadcasting circuit. The housing surface has raised assistive arrows, and the side of the housing has an I / O interface connected to the identification and broadcasting circuit and a speaker hole. The identification and broadcasting circuit includes a main control subcircuit, a communication subcircuit connected to the main control subcircuit, and a power supply circuit. The voice submodule is connected to the main control circuit. Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the advantages of facilitating the search for visually impaired individuals by setting an identification and broadcasting module with assistive arrows; the precise placement of assistive markers around the identification area helps users avoid placing items in the wrong location, thereby effectively preventing identification sensing problems caused by improper placement and ensuring the smooth operation of the entire device.
Owner:SHANGHAI JIANQIAO COLLEGE CO LTD

system

The system according to this embodiment aims to enable visually impaired or bedridden people to enjoy video content. [Solution] The system according to the embodiment comprises an acquisition unit, an analysis unit, a language conversion unit, a speech conversion unit, and a provision unit. The acquisition unit acquires auditory information from video content. The analysis unit analyzes the visual information contained in the video based on the auditory information acquired by the acquisition unit. The language conversion unit translates the visual information analyzed by the analysis unit into language. The speech conversion unit converts the visual information translated by the language conversion unit into speech. The provision unit provides audio content by combining the speech converted by the speech conversion unit with the auditory information.
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Methods for treating, improving, alleviating, or preventing visual impairment due to presbyopia

To provide a method for treating, improving, alleviating or preventing deterioration of visual function due to presbyopia. A method for treating, improving, alleviating, or preventing visual function decline due to presbyopia, the method comprising the steps of (A-1) administering repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) or (A-2) transcranial electrical stimulation to the brain of a subject suffering from presbyopia.
Owner:ROHTO PHARM CO LTD +1

System and method for restoring color perception to the blind

A system and method are disclosed for causing or enhancing the perception of color in a blind or visually impaired person. The system may comprise: an electromagnetic stimulation device associated with the blind or visually impaired person; and a visualization device for receiving an image and detecting a color of an object in the image, wherein the electromagnetic stimulation device is configured to stimulate the blind or visually impaired person based on a parameter of electromagnetic stimulation that varies based on the color detected by the visualization device. The method may comprise: varying a parameter of electromagnetic stimulation of an electromagnetic stimulation device, associated with an eye of the blind or visually impaired person, based on which color is detected by a visualization device that is used in conjunction with the electromagnetic stimulation device; and stimulating the eye with the electromagnetic stimulation device according to the parameter of electromagnetic stimulation.
Owner:UNIV OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

System

An object of the system according to the embodiment is to facilitate communication with people who have hearing or visual disabilities or people who speak different languages.SOLUTION: A system according to an embodiment includes a sign language recognition unit, a speech generation unit, a speech recognition unit, a translation unit, a text generation unit, and a character recognition unit. The sign language recognition unit recognizes sign language. The speech generation unit converts the sign language recognized by the sign language recognition unit into speech. The speech recognition unit recognizes English speech. The translation unit converts the English speech recognized by the speech recognition unit into Japanese speech. The text generation unit converts the voice into text. The character recognition unit recognizes French characters. The translation unit converts the French characters recognized by the character recognition unit into Japanese characters.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Mobile application graphical user interface (heart speak no evil)

1. Name of the product in this design: Graphical User Interface for Mobile Application (Heartfelt Words). 2. Purpose of this design: For the creation of short videos by people with disabilities. 3. The key design features of this product are its graphical user interface content. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key features: the front view. 5. The design for which protection is sought includes color. 6. This design is a conventional design, and the rear view, left view, right view, top view, and bottom view are omitted. 7. Purpose of the graphical user interface: The interface shown in the main view is the login interface. 8. Other situations requiring explanation are illustrated in the diagrams: Clicking on "Visual Impairment," "Hearing / Speech Impairment," or "Physical Impairment" in the main view will take you to the interface change state diagram 1; clicking on "Start Creating" in the interface change state diagram 1 will take you to the interface change state diagram 2; after importing a photo in the interface change state diagram 2, you will be taken to the interface change state diagram 3 for photo processing; clicking "Export" in the interface change state diagram 3 will take you to the interface change state diagram 4.
Owner:COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY OF CHINA

system

The system according to this embodiment aims to enable visually impaired individuals to obtain visual information while traveling or in their daily lives. [Solution] The system according to the embodiment comprises an acquisition unit, an analysis unit, an audio output unit, and an identification unit. The acquisition unit acquires landscape images. The analysis unit analyzes the landscape images acquired by the acquisition unit. The audio output unit outputs the information analyzed by the analysis unit as audio. The identification unit identifies the color and freshness of food, the design of clothing, etc., in everyday life.
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Glasses for people with significant visual disabilities

A pair of glasses for people with significant visual disabilities is described which features each temple (5) equipped with all the electronic components necessary for the intended features, while the frame front (20) has none of these electronic components and can be separated from the temples and replaced with a different one according to the user's needs. Each temple (5) has tips (50) which can be adjusted so as to adapt the glasses to the size and dimensions of a user's face, and a haptic terminal (7) that comprises a haptic actuator (70) which is located in the internal rear part at the tips (50) so that the user receives a haptic warning that alerts them to the presence of an obstacle and so that the said haptic actuator is in direct contact with the user's head to precisely transmit the haptic vibration without disturbing the ambient sounds heard. Furthermore, each temple (5), at the front thereof, is equipped with at least one TOF distance sensor (6) and comprises a movement element (11) consisting of an accelerometer and a gyroscope, which are designed to detect, respectively, the person's displacement and rotational movements to manage sensor operation and battery usage. Each temple (5) comprises a multifunction button (8) that is designed to receive adjustment commands (which can be inputted via one of the temples and automatically apply to both of the said temples) and to activate or deactivate the glasses, a battery (9) for operation - which is recharged via a magnetic connector (90) - and a Bluetooth device (12) to connect the temples wirelessly for stand-alone operation even in areas where there is no Wi-Fi coverage.
Owner:LIGHTHOUSE TECH SAGL

Spoon straw digit support utensil

ActiveUS12582252B2Dwelling equipmentTablewaresImpaired visual acuityCognitive deterioration
A combination spoon and straw utensil that is used for the consumption of food and drink. A combination spoon and straw utensil comprising of a single piece of flexible or nonflexible material. A combination spoon and straw utensil comprising of a solid spoon bowl, a hollow handle, a plurality of holes, and a digit support for stabilizing the utensil during use. The spoon and straw utensil having a textured surface for sensory stimulation. The spoon and straw utensil being brightly colored for making the utensil easy to recognize and more visible for users with cognitive decline and visual impairment.
Owner:GOUGIAN SUSAN LUCIA

System

An object of the system according to the embodiment is to convert visual information into sound and provide the sound to a visually impaired person or a bedridden person.SOLUTION: A system according to an embodiment includes a visual information analysis unit, a decoder, a voice conversion unit, and an integration unit. The visual information analysis unit analyzes visual information of the video. The decoder decodes the visual information analyzed by the visual information analyzer. The voice conversion unit converts the visual information verbalized by the verbalization unit into voice. The integration unit integrates the visual information and the audio information converted into the voice by the voice conversion unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

system

The system according to this embodiment aims to enable visually impaired individuals to understand the information on the device screen more accurately. [Solution] The system according to the embodiment comprises a reception unit, an analysis unit, a summarization unit, and a reading unit. The reception unit receives an audio trigger. The analysis unit analyzes the information based on the audio trigger received by the reception unit. The summarization unit summarizes the information analyzed by the analysis unit. The reading unit reads aloud the information summarized by the summarization unit.
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Teaching aid for helping students with visual impairment to learn

The utility model belongs to the technical field of teaching aids, and particularly relates to a teaching aid for helping students with visual impairment to learn, which comprises a shell, 225 sliding holes are arranged in the shell, bumps are slidably sleeved in the sliding holes, a same spring is fixedly connected between the bumps and the inner wall of the bottom of the shell, and the same spring is arranged in the shell. An adjusting mechanism is arranged between the 225 protruding blocks and the shell. According to the utility model, the structural design is reasonable, according to different geometric figures, the controller starts the lower solenoid valves at the corresponding positions so as not to fix the convex blocks at the corresponding coordinates, and the convex blocks at the corresponding coordinates can be ejected out under the elastic force of the spring so as to form any geometric figure, so that students with visual impairment can touch and perceive conveniently, and the teaching efficiency is improved. And during resetting, the convex block is unlocked firstly, then the cover plate is deflected downwards to be closed, and when the cover plate is pressed downwards, the convex block is pressed in to be reset, so that the effect of quick resetting is achieved.
Owner:QINGDAO BINHAI UNIV