4 papers
Evaluating OCR Performance for Assistive Technology: Effects of Walking Speed, Camera Placement, and Camera Type
Junchi Feng, Nikhil Ballem, Mahya Beheshti +5
Optical character recognition (OCR), a process that converts printed or handwritten text into machine-readable form, is widely used in assistive technology for people with blindnes…
Residual Gaze Behavior During Navigation in Blindness and Low Vision
Junchi Feng, Fernanda Garcia-Pina, Mahya Beheshti +3
Background: Outdoor navigation poses significant challenges for people with blindness or low vision, yet the role of gaze behavior in supporting mobility remains underexplored. Ful…
Robust Computer-Vision based Construction Site Detection for Assistive-Technology Applications
Junchi Feng, Giles Hamilton-Fletcher, Nikhil Ballem +5
Purpose: Navigating urban environments poses significant challenges for individuals who are blind or have low vision, especially in areas affected by construction. Construction zon…
Haptics-based, higher-order Sensory Substitution designed for Object Negotiation in Blindness and Low Vision: Virtual Whiskers
Junchi Feng, Giles Hamilton-Fletcher, Todd E Hudson +3
People with blindness and low vision (pBLV) face challenges in navigating. Mobility aids are crucial for enhancing independence and safety. This paper presents an electronic travel…