Real-Time Scene Monitoring for Deaf-Blind People

Kassem, Khaled; Caramazza, Piergiorgio; Mitchell, Kevin J.; Miller, Mitchell D.; Emadi, Azadeh; Faccio, Daniele

doi:10.3390/s22197136

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“…If we are to build a fairer, more inclusive society for the deafblind community, we need to remove the existing barriers and learn from them about their perception and needs. One way is to utilise new sensory modalities (e.g., with haptic technologies -see Kassem et al, 2022) and create environments that enrich diverse modes of experiences and communications. Deafblindness needs to be more central to our understanding of different perceptual experiences.…”

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Deafblindness, touch and COVID-19

Emadi

2024

Knowing COVID- 19

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Deafblindness, touch and COVID-19

Emadi

2024

Knowing COVID- 19

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“…Distinct guidance systems installed on various guiding apparatuses are made up of various assistive guidance technologies. One innovative solution for the visually handicapped is the guide helmet [11], which uses cutting-edge sensor technology like LiDAR to identify obstacles and provide real-time spatial awareness. Users are provided with an intuitive grasp of their surroundings through the processing and transformation of the acquired data into haptic or audible warnings.…”

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Intelligent Cane for Assisting the Visually Impaired

Panazan,

Dulf

2024

Technologies

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Those with visual impairments, including complete blindness or partial sight loss, constitute a significant global population. According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are at least 2.2 billion people worldwide who have near or distance vision disorders. Addressing their needs is crucial. Introducing a smart cane tailored for the blind can greatly improve their daily lives. This paper introduces a significant technical innovation, presenting a smart cane equipped with dual ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection, catering to the visually impaired. The primary focus is on developing a versatile device capable of operating in diverse conditions, ensuring efficient obstacle alerts. The strategic placement of ultrasonic sensors facilitates the emission and measurement of high-frequency sound waves, calculating obstacle distances and assessing potential threats to the user. Addressing various obstacle types, two ultrasonic sensors handle overhead and ground-level barriers, ensuring precise warnings. With a detection range spanning 2 to 400 cm, the device provides timely information for user reaction. Dual alert methods, including vibrations and audio signals, offer flexibility to users, controlled through intuitive switches. Additionally, a Bluetooth-connected mobile app enhances functionality, activating audio alerts if the cane is misplaced or too distant. Cost-effective implementation enhances accessibility, supporting a broader user base. This innovative smart cane not only represents a technical achievement but also significantly improves the quality of life for visually impaired individuals, emphasizing the social impact of technology. The research underscores the importance of technological research in addressing societal challenges and highlights the need for solutions that positively impact vulnerable communities, shaping future directions in research and technological development.

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“…Also, Beebe et al, (2020) in their review article focus on the use of scent-detection dogs in various fields, such as detecting drugs, explosives, and human diseases. Again, authors reported in their review article about the history, prevalence, and characteristics of guide dogs used by individuals with visual impairments (Kassem et al, 2022). In addition, Mueller et al, (2018) also, explore the positive impact of therapy dogs on the well-being of elderly individuals.…”

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Retrospective Study of Canine Pathologies Causing Mortalities in Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria

Adam,

Ajadi,

Atata

et al. 2024

Journal of Applied Veterinary Sciences

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Canine pathologies refer to the various diseases, disorders, and abnormalities that can affect a dog's different body systems and cause mortality. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the common pathologies that are associated with the mortality of dogs in Ilorin, Kwara State. A retrospective review of post-mortem records from 7 years was undertaken at a necropsy unit of the Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Ilorin. Data collected included age, sex, breed, disease pathogens, and year. A total of 150 dog carcasses were presented for necropsy during the period between January 2016 and December 2022. In this study, the cases used were confirmed based on PCR results in some cases, bacterial culture and isolation, parasite identification, gross lesions, and histopathological findings in other cases. Descriptive statistics were employed to evaluate the effect of disease pathogens on age, sex, and breed distribution patterns associated with the mortality of dogs. The prevalence of viral infection among other diseases was statistically significant (34.00%; OR = 0.53; P<0.01). The percentage prevalence of each disease showed that bacterial infections were evident, with Staphylococcosis being the most prevalent at 49.01%, followed by Salmonellosis at 7.84%, Leptospirosis at 23.53%, and Brucellosis at 19.6%. Parasitic infections were also notable, encompassing canine babesiosis (34.80%), acariosis (39.10%), and canine ehrlichiosis (26.08%). Toxicosis cases were largely dominated by diclovous poisoning, constituting 88.88% of instances, while medication toxicity was observed in 11.11% of cases. Neoplastic conditions were represented by hepatic lymphoma, with a prevalence of 1%, while nutritional deficiencies included hepatic lipidosis, noted in 1% of cases. Traumatic injuries were common, with bone fracture having the highest prevalence at 66.67% and muscle laceration observed in 33.33% of cases. Intestinal obstruction cases, specifically gastric impaction, were noted in 1% of cases. Viral infections comprised parvovirus infection with the highest prevalence at 81%, and canine distemper was observed in 18.92% of cases. In conclusion, this study has exposed the leading causes of mortalities among the dog population, which include parvovirus enteritis, staphylococcosis, and acariosis infections. The emphasis should be on preventive measures to curtail disease transmission and associated financial loss.

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Real-Time Scene Monitoring for Deaf-Blind People

Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

Deafblindness, touch and COVID-19

Deafblindness, touch and COVID-19

Intelligent Cane for Assisting the Visually Impaired

Retrospective Study of Canine Pathologies Causing Mortalities in Ilorin Kwara State, Nigeria

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