Anthro-Centric Multisensory Interface for Vision Augmentation/Substitution

Abstract

During year three of the Anthro-Centric Multisensory Interface Vision Augmentation/Substitution (ACMI-VAS) project, the research team refined the integrated sensory substitution system for vision loss that mimics the function of the retina developed in year one. The ACMI-VAS concept uses a video camera connection to, or data from, a computer to represent, tactually, high-resolution narrow field, mid-resolution wider field and low-resolution 360 degree visual information simultaneously. We have integrated a method to enable identify colors tactually. We received approval for an experimental protocol to evaluate the testbed hardware and software against a single tactile display for human research participants (military and civilian) who have profound blindness. Tasks in the protocol include reading, visual acuity, web bowser navigation, walking an obstacle course and identifying colors. The protocol will be completed in the next reporting period.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA602326

Entities

People

  • Anil Raj

Organizations

  • Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Brain
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cameras
  • Character Recognition
  • Cognition
  • Detectors
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Nervous System
  • Neuroimaging
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthetics
  • Psychology
  • Surgery

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Networking
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.