Accessibility and Inclusion through Technology: Helping the sensory-impaired overcome their impediments.
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| Title: | Accessibility and Inclusion through Technology: Helping the sensory-impaired overcome their impediments. |
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| Authors: | Kirkpatrick, Keith1 |
| Source: | Communications of the ACM. Nov2023, Vol. 66 Issue 11, p13-15. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Assistive technology, Sensory disorders, Mobile apps, Autonomous robots, Communication devices for people with disabilities, Navigation & travel mobile apps |
| Abstract: | This article explores the ways assistive technology can improve the lives of people with sensory impairments. The article presents products for improved communication, navigation, and information gathering. Products highlighted include Nagish, a real-time telephone call conversion product, SmartCane, an obstacle-detection device, and NavCog, a mobile application for indoor navigation. |
| Database: | Engineering Source |
| Abstract: | This article explores the ways assistive technology can improve the lives of people with sensory impairments. The article presents products for improved communication, navigation, and information gathering. Products highlighted include Nagish, a real-time telephone call conversion product, SmartCane, an obstacle-detection device, and NavCog, a mobile application for indoor navigation. |
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| ISSN: | 00010782 |
| DOI: | 10.1145/3623642 |
