Projects
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Regressions in Braille Reading
This project explores regressions (movements to re-read text) in braille reading.
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Remote Real-Time Description (RRTD)
Remote real-time description (RRTD) is a simple technique that will allow a describer anywhere in the world to provide real-time description for a video stream being viewed by a visually-impaired student at home, in the classroom, or on the go.
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RERC Center Grant
The RERC Center Grant funds a number of projects for blind and visually impaired persons. The projects broadly fall into the categories of Functional Assessment, Access to Spatial and Graphic Information, and STEM Education.
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Robotic Fingerspelling Hand for Communicating with Deaf-Blind People
A robotic fingerspelling hand would give anyone who can type the ability to communicate with deaf-blind people who know tactile fingerspelling. It also would have the potential to provide computer access to deaf-blind people who do not read Braille.
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Self-exploration of the Visual Field
Patients with spots of diminished or no vision (scotomas) often do not realize the nature of their deficit. This technique can help patients to heighten their awareness of scotomas.
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Sensorimotor Adaptation as a Function of Age and Experience
Aim 3 of Reaching with Central Field Loss
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Sign Finder
This project seeks to develop a computer vision-based system that allows a visually impaired traveler to find and read informational signs, such as signs labeling office doors, streets, restrooms and Exit signs.
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State of the Science Conference On Rehabilitation Technology & Methods For a Changing Population
Date: Friday, December 4, 2015
Location: The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, 2318 Fillmore St., San Francisco CA 94115
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Tactile Graphics Helper (TGH)
Tactile graphics use raised lines, textures, and elevations to provide individuals with visual impairments access to graphical materials through touch.
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Tactile Map Automated Production (TMAP)
Smith-Kettlewell's Tactile Map Automated Production (TMAP) Project was initiated with the goal of developing the first web-based software tool for rapid production of highly specific, tactile street maps of any location in the USA.
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