Search for dissertations about: "blindhet"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the word blindhet.

  2. 1. A Sound Approach Toward a Mobility Aid for Blind and Low-Vision Individuals

    Author : Johan Isaksson-Daun; Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Audomni; Blindness; Electronic travel aids; Desire of Use; DoU-MoB; DoUQ-MoB; Low vision; Mobility aids; Parrot-VR; Paitient-reported outcome measures; Sonification; Sensory substitution; Sensory supplementation; Virtual environments; Virtual reality; Visual impairment; Audomni; Blindhet; Electronic travel aids; Desire of Use; DoU-MoB; DoUQ-MoB; Kraftig synnedsättning; Förflyttningshjälpmedel; Orienteringshjälpmedel; Parrot-VR; Patient-reported outcome measures; Sonification; Sensory substitution; Sensory supplementation; Virtual environments; Virtual reality; Synnedsättning;

    Abstract : Reduced independent mobility of blind and low-vision individuals (BLVIs) cause considerable societal cost, burden on relatives, and reduced quality of life for the individuals, including increased anxiety, depression symptoms, need of assistance, risk of falls, and mortality. Despite the numerous electronic travel aids proposed since at least the 1940’s, along with ever-advancing technology, the mobility issues persist. READ MORE

  4. 2. Blindness and Child-Adjusted Communication

    Author : Karin Junefelt; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; blindness; child-adjusted communication; barnspråk; blindhet; Scandinavian languages; Nordiska språk; nordiska språk; Scandinavian Languages;

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  5. 3. Eccentric correction in central visual field loss

    Author : Jörgen Gustafsson; Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Synskador och blindhet; Optik och seende;

    Abstract : It is not often that one is instantaneously able to apply the results of basic research. This work is an example of such an exception. A widely held conviction has been that human peripheral vision could not be improved through optical correction. It w. READ MORE

  6. 4. Enabling audio-haptics

    Author : Kirsten Rassmus-Gröhn; Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Synskador och blindhet; Haptiska gränssnitt - Virtual Reality;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with possible solutions to facilitate orientation, navigation and overview of non-visual interfaces and virtual environments with the help of sound in combination with force-feedback haptics. Applications with haptic force-feedback, sp... READ MORE

  7. 5. The IT potential of haptics: Touch access for people with disabilities

    Author : Calle Sjöström; Certec - Rehabiliteringsteknik och Design; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Haptiska gränssnitt – Virtual Reality; Synskador och blindhet;

    Abstract : In his licentiate thesis, Calle Sjöström sums up his own and Certec's experience from almost five years' work on haptic interfaces for people with disabilities. The haptic technology tested have great potential for future development, but need refinement... READ MORE