Technological trends in improved mobility of the visually impaired / Sara Paiva, editor.
2020
HV1758 .T43 2020eb
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Title
Technological trends in improved mobility of the visually impaired / Sara Paiva, editor.
ISBN
9783030164508 (electronic book)
3030164500 (electronic book)
9783030164492
3030164497
3030164500 (electronic book)
9783030164492
3030164497
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2020]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (viii, 424 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-16450-8 doi
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HV1758 .T43 2020eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
362.4/18
Summary
This book provides an insight into recent technological trends and innovations in mobility solutions and platforms to improve mobility of visually impaired people. The authors' goal is to help to contribute to the social and societal inclusion of the visually impaired. The book's topics include, but are not limited to, obstacle detection systems, indoor and outdoor navigation, transportation sustainability systems, and hardware/devices to aid visually impaired people. The book has a strong focus on practical applications, tested in a real environment. Applications include city halls, municipalities, and companies that can keep up to date with recent trends in platforms, methodologies and technologies to promote urban mobility. Also discussed are broader realms including education, health, electronics, tourism, and transportation. Contributors include a variety of researchers and practitioners around the world. Features practical, tested applications of technological mobility solutions for visual impaired people; Presents topics such as obstacle detection systems, urban mobility, smart home services, and ambient assisted living; Includes a number of application examples in education, health, electronics, tourism, and transportation.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Paiva, Sara, 1979- editor.
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EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing.
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Technological trends in improved mobility of the visually impaired.
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