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  Directions Aids for the Visually Challenged Using Image Processing Using Image Recognition  
  Authors : Riya Mishra; Sampurna Mondal; Aditi Kuchnure; Risha Shah
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Direction signs are an indispensable part for easy mobility in unfamiliar locations. In public places there are many signs and symbols which help in navigation, one amongst them are emergency exit signs. These signs can be easily interpreted by sighted people, but are unsuitable for visually impaired persons, which is an issue of concern particularly in cases of emergency. This paper deals with tackling this problem with the help of mobile image processing and using the principles of object detection and pattern recognition. In the first part we study the need of addressing this problem. We then list down the technologies currently being used around the world to ease navigation for the visually challenged .In the next part we have proposed an architecture that detects and recognizes the direction of exit sign by carrying out image processing. The last section deals with the analysis which include the evaluation and testing of the application.

 

Published In : IJCSN Journal Volume 5, Issue 3

Date of Publication : June 2016

Pages : 467-471

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Publication Link : Directions Aids for the Visually Challenged Using Image Processing Using Image Recognition

 

 

 

Riya Mishra : MIT College of Engineering Pune, Maharashtra, India

Sampurna Mondal : MIT College of Engineering Pune, Maharashtra, India

Aditi Kuchnure : MIT College of Engineering Pune, Maharashtra, India

Risha Shah : MIT College of Engineering Pune, Maharashtra, India

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Recognition, Surf Algorithm, Feature Vectors, Feature Descriptors, Client Server Architecture

The need of direction aids for assisting the visually impaired with navigation has been studied. An architecture for tackling the above problem has also been suggested. Various methods for implementing this proposed scheme have also been suggested. The need of navigation technology for the visually challenged, various technologies currently being implemented in this field , a proposed architecture of its implementation has been successfully been presented in this paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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