Third Eye: An Eye for the Blind to Identify Objects Using Human-Powered Technology

Intelligent Medication Reminding System for Visually Challenged Groups

“…Katz et al [9] developed a system in relation to guidance directives developed through participative design with potential users and educators for the visually challenged group. Albraheem et al [10] developed a system called Third Eye, which used a human-technology-based mobile application to help visually challenged people to face their challenges in real life. The app was developed in Arabic interface and designed for Arab visually challenged people identify objects.…”

Privacy-preserving Twitter-based Solution for Visually Impaired People

“…• Third Eye Lamya et al [5] discussed the problem for the visually impaired as they faced challenges when practicing their daily tasks. Then, they proposed an mobile application which provides descriptions of all the pictures or videos captured by visually impaired people.…”

“…These include ThirdEye [5], VIZWIZ [3] and LendAnEye [13], and others [6,[13][14][15]. These solutions make use of the integration between human resource and the information technology.…”

“…• LendAnEye LendAnEye [5] is proposed to introduce a solution for blinds in their daily activates to identify environment surround them. It's a mobile application that has two interfaces one for volunteers and the other one for low-vision user.…”

“…In addition, it is not easy for the blind to capture a clear picture of the unknown object. Other solutions such as Chorus [4], Third Eye [5], they use video to address the limitation of VizWiz but they do not support consumer's privacy as they employ crowd-sourcing concept. In other words, they enable the blind to send the video over Internet and any anonymous helper will get it and help him.…”