Augmented reading utilizing edge detection for the visually impaired

R.M. Gibson, S.G. McMeekin, A. Ahmadinia, N.C. Strang, V. Manahilov, Lynne Watson

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Abstract

Abstract - Image processing can be applied to provide augmented vision, where novel techniques such as object detection, contrast modulation and text to speech synthesis can aid the visually impaired. The image processing technique of detecting an image edge with the Sobel method is utilized to augment text for simulated low vision to demonstrate the effectiveness of applied image processing in aiding the visually impaired.
Original languageEnglish
Pages3
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event6th UK and RI Postgraduate Conference in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics - IET Teacher Building, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 14 Aug 201116 Aug 2011

Conference

Conference6th UK and RI Postgraduate Conference in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
Abbreviated titlePGBIOMED 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period14/08/1116/08/11

Keywords

  • augmented reading
  • edge detection
  • visually impaired
  • image processing
  • augmented vision
  • object detection
  • contrast modulation
  • text to speech synthesis
  • Sobel method

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