Data di Pubblicazione:
2011
Abstract:
A novel device developed as a rehabilitation tool for
people having difficulties in reading printed text is presented.
The proposed system enables the user to randomly access the
words of a printed text by directing a handheld pointer that is
similar to a pencil. The application of modern information
technologies makes it possible the implementation of a device that
combines effectiveness, robustness, and friendliness of use. A
micro camera is fixed to the pointer and frames the word the user
wants to read. A voice synthesizer reproduces the word just
recognized. A suitable measurement of the device motion based
on real time image processing allows determining when the user
has stopped the pointer thus indicating the wish to hear the
pointed word(s). A trial run with a selected group of pupils shows
the potential of the novel system.
people having difficulties in reading printed text is presented.
The proposed system enables the user to randomly access the
words of a printed text by directing a handheld pointer that is
similar to a pencil. The application of modern information
technologies makes it possible the implementation of a device that
combines effectiveness, robustness, and friendliness of use. A
micro camera is fixed to the pointer and frames the word the user
wants to read. A voice synthesizer reproduces the word just
recognized. A suitable measurement of the device motion based
on real time image processing allows determining when the user
has stopped the pointer thus indicating the wish to hear the
pointed word(s). A trial run with a selected group of pupils shows
the potential of the novel system.
Tipologia CRIS:
4.1 Contributo in Atti di convegno
Keywords:
handheld text reader; reading aid; motion detection; binarization; dyslexia; rehabilithation
Elenco autori:
Minoni, Umberto; Bianchi, Mauro; Vittoria, Trebeschi
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Titolo del libro:
2011 IEEE International Workshop on Medical Measurements and Applications (MeMeA 2011)