A Prototype of a Semantic Platform with a Speech Recognition System for Visual Impaired People

Abstract

In the world, 10% of the world population suffer with some type of disability, however the fast technological development can originate some barriers that these people have to face if they want to access to technology. This is particularly true in the case of visually impaired users, as they require special assistance when they use any computer system and also depend on the audio for navigation tasks. Therefore, this paper is focused on making a prototype of a semantic platform with web accessibility for blind people. We propose a method to interaction with user through voice commands, allowing the direct communication with the platform. The proposed platform will be implemented using Semantic Web tools, because we intend to facilitate the search and retrieval of information in a more efficient way and offer a personalized learning. Also, Google APIs (STT (Speech to Text) and TTS (Text to Speech)) and Raspberry Pi board will be integrated in a speech recognition module.

A Review of Ontological Models Applied for the Assistance of Persons with Disabilities

“…In their work they propose a method of interaction with the user through voice commands, allowing direct communication with the platform. The platform proposed by the authors will be implemented using tools from the Semantic Web [29].…”

“…In Rosales, Castillo, Puente and Boza, 2015 [29] they mention that a percentage of the world's population suffers from some type of disability, where rapid technological development can cause some barriers that these people must face if they want to access technology. In the case of visually impaired users, special assistance is required when using any computer system and also depends on the audio for navigation tasks.…”