[blindza] Re: GPS glasses could help the blind 'see'
- From: "Jacob Kruger" <jacob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <blindza@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 10:13:19 +0200
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From: Jeram,Mayurie (GPDRT)
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Sent: Monday, February 09, 2015 9:46 AM
Subject: [blindza] Re: GPS glasses could help the blind 'see'
You don’t have any nice stories regarding the disabilities communities
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Subject: [blindza] GPS glasses could help the blind 'see'
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GPS glasses could help the blind 'see'
Researchers are developing high-tech glasses, complete with GPS and camera
Technology, to help guide the bli
Scientists in Mexico are designing a pair of glasses that will help guide
blind and visually-impaired people.
The glasses will combine ultrasound technology, GPS guides and sound
sensors to help visually-impaired people with everyday activities.
Researcher, Alfonso Rojas Dominguez says that's what sets these glasses
apart from other inventions, like Google Glass.
"The "Smart Guide" project is trying to develop intelligent glasses to help
visually-impaired people in their lives; such as chores, recognising
documents, recognising tickets, colours, and also to help them with their
mobility," he says.
The spectacles bounce ultrasonic waves off surrounding objects and can read
colours and text via two cameras, so that objects like money or street
signs can be accurately identified.
A tablet computer then converts the ultrasonic wave information into a
voice message and the wearer receives voice guidance.
Although still a prototype, the device has already secured two patents and
$1.8 million in funding.
The technology comes at a price - the glasses are are expected to retail
for between $US1,000 and $US1,600.
source URL:
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2014/09/16/gps-glasses-could-help-blind-see
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