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20080241803 | VOICE OUTPUT DEVICE, INFORMATION INPUT DEVICE, FILE SELECTION DEVICE, TELEPHONE SET, AND PROGRAM AND RECORDING MEDIUM OF THE SAME - A device, computer program and method for outputting linguistic information. The voice output device, for example, includes an output information acquisition unit acquiring linguistic information and attribute information. Attribute information includes an attribute added to each linguistic element included in the linguistic information. A tactile pattern storage unit stores a predetermined tactile pattern corresponding to each linguistic element. A tactile pattern acquisition unit acquires the tactile pattern from the tactile pattern storage unit. A voice output unit reads aloud the linguistic elements and a tactile pattern output unit outputs, in parallel with reading aloud each linguistic element, the tactile pattern corresponding to the attribute added to the linguistic element, thereby allowing a user to sense the tactile pattern by the sense of touch. | 10-02-2008 |
20080280265 | MOBILITY MAP AND SYSTEM - The system is a universal code whose main purpose is to provide visually impaired people with much wanted personal independence. A mobility map of the invention comprises a series of embossed/engraved symbols and/or other raised pictographs combining Braille code and other alphanumeric symbols. This symbols are exposed atop of a surface, and will be composed of two different panels combined together to form a mobility map or plan. A multi-level hierarchy mobility system is also provided to allow visually-impaired individuals to move freely and relocate not only within a structure such as a building but also within many geographical levels such as states, cities, and neighborhoods without losing the structural and/or spatial relationship among the different levels. | 11-13-2008 |
20090186321 | Reading Device for Blind or Visually Impaired Persons - A reading device for blind or visually impaired persons for recognizing and reading text passages comprises an image capturing unit being configured to capture an image of an environment of a blind or visually impaired person and to output image data corresponding thereto, an image processing unit being configured to process the image data such that text is recognized and extracted from the image data and to output text data corresponding thereto, a text outputting unit being configured to output data corresponding to the text data in a form noticeable or convertable to be noticeable by the blind or visually impaired person, and a housing comprising a first part and a second part, the first part having the image capturing unit attached thereto and the second part accommodating the image processing unit and the text outputting unit. | 07-23-2009 |
20090286210 | Methods and Systems for Providing Interactive Content - Embodiments of the invention provide an interactive system that can receive input and present content in an interactive manner. | 11-19-2009 |
20100068680 | Multifunctional Apparatus for Visually Handicapped Persons - A multifunctional apparatus for visually handicapped persons comprises a RFID technology credit card, an integrated Bluetooth technology palmar apparatus, an optimized palmar device for blind persons, a RFID card reader, a palmar GPS system, and a managing internet platform. The apparatus comprises elements which are commercially easily available, of a standardized type, made by several makers, and of comparatively low cost. | 03-18-2010 |
20100196861 | METHOD OF OPERATING A HEARING INSTRUMENT BASED ON AN ESTIMATION OF PRESENT COGNITIVE LOAD OF A USER AND A HEARING AID SYSTEM - A method of operating a hearing instrument for processing an input sound and to provide an output stimulus according to a user's particular needs, and related system, computer readable medium and data processing system. An object is to provide an improved customization of a hearing instrument. The method includes the steps a) providing an estimate of the present cognitive load of the user; b) providing processing of an input signal originating from the input sound according to a user's particular needs; and c) adapting the processing in dependence of the estimate the present cognitive load of the user. The estimate of the present cognitive load of a user is produced by in-situ direct measures of cognitive load (e.g. based on EEG-measurements, body temperature, etc.) or by an on-line cognitive model in the hearing aid system whose parameters have been preferably adjusted to fit to the individual user. | 08-05-2010 |
20100316978 | Mobile, wireless, hands-free visual/verbal trans-language communication system(acronym:V2V XLC System) - The V2V XLC system is a mobile, wireless trans-language communication (XLC) system enabling direct, real-time communications between people conversing in different languages, including visual (e.g. American Sign Language) and verbal (e.g. English) languages. The acronym “X-L-C” stands for Trans Language Communication. The FREEDOM XLC model enables Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) users with real-time bidirectional communications capability to facilitate their interaction with the hearing society. A Freedom client using a Visual language (e.g. ASL) can converse directly with someone using a Verbal language (e.g. English) and vice versa. This is referred to as V2V communications. Equipped with wireless mobility, it is lightweight and “transparent”, providing anytime/anywhere availability. The Freedom features hands-free operation and multimedia interaction, including digital sign, video, synthesized voice and text. With cell phone size portability and direct access to wireless services, Freedom provides DHH users with an all-in-one P | 12-16-2010 |
20110014591 | Apparatus, System, and Method for an Educational Edible Novelty Product - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for an educational edible novelty product. In some embodiments the novelty product may comprise a representation of a visually transmitted manual language element. The representation may comprise a depiction of a first human hand, which may comprise at least one finger and a first palm. The at least one finger may be articulated to communicate a manual language element. | 01-20-2011 |
20110171614 | Code Communication Board - Communication device for patients unable to speak and partially paralyzed but visually not impaired consisting of a code communication board equipped with letters, numbers and symbols visible for the patient and movable electromagnetic pointing device operated by the patient enabling him to indicating letters, numbers and phrases on the code communication board and by this mean compose messages to the caretaker. | 07-14-2011 |
20110177478 | DYNAMIC TACTILE AND LOW VISION FONTS - A dynamic tactile code in which embossed alphabetic symbols represent the letters of the conventional Roman alphabet and embossed numeric symbols represent the conventional Arabic numerals. The alphabetic symbols are divided into four regions, the alphabetic symbols in the first and third regions being denoted by a circular frame, and the alphabetic symbols in the second and fourth regions being surrounded by a square frame. At least some of the alphabetic symbols embody at least a physical association of their corresponding letter of the Roman alphabet. Uppercase symbols differentiate from the lowercase symbols by the placement of a dot centrally located above the lowercase symbol frame. The numeric symbols are denoted by a diamond-shaped frame. Certain essential attributes of the font remain constant while other attributes change as the font's size is changed. In particular, (1) inter-symbol spacing changes by a non-constant ratio; (2) line width changes by a non-constant ratio; (3) symbol element ratios changes by a non-constant ratio; (4) symbol element location changes by non-constant ratios; (5) symbol shape changes from font size to font size; (6) symbol elements can be present at some sizes and not present at other sizes or the element sizes can vary in different, non-constant proportions to each other; and (7) at one size, the symbol elements remain fixed or vary based on their location on a visual display, and symbols displayed in the middle of the display look different than when they are displayed at the side of the display. | 07-21-2011 |
20110287392 | Head Set for Lingual Manipulation of an Object, and Method for Moving a Cursor on a Display - A head set is provided. The head set is beneficial for assisting an individual who is significantly impaired in the use of his or her upper extremities. The system enables this individual to manipulate an object through lingual movement. The object may be a mechanical device such as a door or a bed. Alternatively, the object may be an appliance, wherein “moving” the appliance means turning it on, off, up or down. Alternatively still, the object may be a cursor on a digital display or screen that facilitates the typing of alphanumeric characters on a virtual keyboard. The head set includes a head piece. The head piece supports an articulating arm. The articulating arm supports a mouthpiece at a distal end. The mouthpiece has a plurality of cells embedded therein. The cells are configured to receive pressure applied by the tongue of the user. Movement of the tongue over and against the cells causes the object to be moved, either directly or through a cursor on a display. A method for moving an object using a mouthpiece controlled through lingual movement is also provided. In addition, a method of typing characters on a virtual keyboard using lingual musculature is offered. | 11-24-2011 |
20120058455 | Device and Method for Facilitating Conversation - A system and method for facilitating conversation. In particular, the system discloses a handheld device suitable for use in engaging conversation. The device includes a data store for storing a plurality of conversation starters. The plurality of conversation starters is associated with a theme. The device includes a selector that is associated with a subset of the plurality of conversation starters. The subset defines a category of conversation starters consistent with the theme. The device includes a processor configured to receive and acknowledge activation of the selector. Upon activation, the processor selects a conversation starter of the subset of the plurality of conversation starters, as a selected conversation starter. A communicator, such as a speaker, is included for presenting the selected conversation starter. | 03-08-2012 |
20120202177 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERBAL COMMUNICATION FROM A SPEECH IMPAIRED INDIVIDUAL - An individual that is speech impaired, such as a patient in a dentist's office, is provided with means to communicate with a service provider, such as a dentist, without the individual using their own voice. In one embodiment, a computing system initiates display of user interfaces on a display device that is visible to the speech impaired individual. The speech impaired individual may then select text phrases displayed on the display device using an input device, such as a wireless remote control. The communication systems selects one or more audio files that correspond with the selected text phrases and plays the audio file(s) so that the dentist hears the audible representation of the selected text phrase, such as via a headset that is worn by the dentist. In some embodiments, the patient is further able to select one or more educational and/or entertainment media items via the user interface. | 08-09-2012 |
20130115578 | SIGN LANGUAGE ACTION GENERATING DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION ROBOT - A sign language action generating device includes: a word string input unit; a trace creation unit that extracts a sign language action data for each word of a pair of words inputted as a word string and creates a trace between an end point position of a sign language action having the same meaning as a prior word of the pair of words and a start point position thereof having the same meaning as a posterior word; an interference determination unit that determines whether or not interference is generated between parts of a robot on each trace; an action connection unit that connects sign language actions; and an action adjustment unit that adjusts a position coordinate or a velocity of the pair of words within a prescribed threshold of a shift amount or an evaluation function within which meanings of the prior word and the posterior word can be maintained. | 05-09-2013 |
20130157229 | Text Reading and Translation in a Visual Prosthesis - The present invention is a visual prosthesis which restores partial vision to patients blinded by outer retinal degeneration. While visual prosthesis users have achieved remarkable visual improvement to the point of reading letters and short sentences, the reading process is still fairly cumbersome. In the present invention the visual prosthesis is adapted to stimulate visual braille as a sensory substitution for reading written letters and words. The visual prosthesis system, used in the present invention, includes a 10×6 electrode array implanted epiretinally, a tiny video camera mounted on a pair of glasses, and a wearable computer that processes the video and determines the stimulation current of each electrode in real time. | 06-20-2013 |
20130216981 | 3D PIN TACTILE DEVICE - A 3D pin tactile device has a device housing, an imaging radar operatively installed in the device housing for detecting surface contours of the object, and an array of pins mounted in a pin mounting screen. An actuation system is adapted for moving each of the array of pins such that a head of the each of the array of pins collectively match the contours of the object. In this manner, the blind person can perceive the object by feeling the heads of the array of pins. | 08-22-2013 |
20130295529 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING SIGN LANGUAGE USING ELECTROMYOGRAM SENSOR AND GYRO SENSOR - Provided are a method and apparatus for recognizing sign language using an electromyogram sensor and a gyro sensor. The method includes the steps of (a) receiving a gyro measurement signal and an electromyogram measurement signal from the gyro sensor and the electromyogram sensor which are attached to the body of a subject, (b) determining to which of groups clustered with similar fingerspelling motions the gyro measurement signal belongs, (c) acquiring a Gaussian model for the electromyogram measurement signal, and (d) comparing the acquired Gaussian model with Gaussian candidate models for candidate fingerspelling motions which belong to the group determined in step (b), and recognizing the candidate fingerspelling motion corresponding to the Gaussian candidate model that is most similar to the acquired Gaussian model as the fingerspelling motion of the subject. | 11-07-2013 |
20140057230 | APPARATUS FOR TEACHING COMMUNICATION SKILLS - A visually impaired person may be taught verbal communication skills using specimen display assemblies that present tactile specimens representing words that are to be learned. The specimens are attached to and project from a surface of a specimen display card. The specimen display card may be used in conjunction with a teaching device such as an easel or an electronic device having a touch sensitive surface and a speaker, whereby the electronic device broadcasts a programmed verbal message from the speaker when a force is imparted to the touch sensitive surface. | 02-27-2014 |
20140255880 | TACTILE GRAPHIC DISPLAY - A tactile graphic display for providing a display representation of a graph or image generated by a graphic device for visually impaired users or other users who wish to access tactile information. The tactile graphic display includes a control and interface module in communication with a dot matrix, which is associated with pin nut assemblies including caps that serve as dots in the dot matrix. The control and interface module provides motor drive signals that raise selected dots above the top surface of a top panel to form the dot matrix display. Proximity sensors in or associated with the top panel sense touching of one or more dots and/or proximate presence of a finger or hand near the top surface of the top panel. The proximity sensors provide dot matrix engagement signals to the control and interface module for processing. | 09-11-2014 |
20140272814 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS FOR NOTIFYING DEVICES HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNIQUE IDENTIFIERS ABOUT MISSED COMMUNICATIONS - Apparatuses and methods for notifying a group of communication devices about a missed call are disclosed. Each communication device is associated with a group identifier that is shared with all the communication devices in a group. Each communication device is also associated with an individual identifier that is unique to that communication device. An unanswered communication to the group identifier is received on all the communication devices in the group. A first communication device transmits to a remote server an acknowledgement notification that the unanswered communication related to the group identifier has been acknowledged by the user. A clear indicator indicating that the unanswered communication has been acknowledged is transmitted from the remote server to all the devices in the group except the first communication device. Each of the communication devices receiving the clear indicator can then clear its indicator that notifies the user of a missed call. | 09-18-2014 |
20150017612 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNICATING COLORS TO AND FROM COLORBLIND PEOPLE - There are provided methods and systems of communicating colors to and from colorblind people using a colorblind spectrum based on the light reflections of the colors and a coding system to indicate the colors. | 01-15-2015 |
20150024348 | SYSTEM TO VISUALLY DISPLAY AND DEMONSTRATE HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE FEATURES - A method to playback media of a feature of a hearing aid may include establishing a communication link between a computing device and a hearing assistance device; obtaining, over the communications link, a parameter of a feature of the hearing assistance device; querying from the computing device, using the obtained parameter as an input, a storage device external to the computing device for media associated with the feature; receiving the media associated with the feature from the storage device external to the computing device; and presenting the media received in response to the query to a user of the computing device. | 01-22-2015 |
20150379896 | INTELLIGENT EYEWEAR AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An intelligent eyewear and a control method thereof are provided, and the intelligent eyewear includes an eyeglass, an eyeglass frame and a leg. The eyeglass includes a transparent display device for two-side display; the eyeglass frame is provided with a camera and an acoustic pickup, which are configured to acquire a gesture instruction and a voice signal respectively; and the leg is provided with a brainwave recognizer and a processor, the brainwave recognizer is configured to acquire a brainwave signal, and the processor is configured to receive and process the gesture instruction, the voice signal and the brainwave signal. The intelligent eyewear can convert information from outside into graphic and textual information visible to a wearer of the eyewear, and can further present what the wearer is not able to express in voice to others by means of graph and text. | 12-31-2015 |
20160012751 | COMPREHENSION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, COMPREHENSION ASSISTANCE SERVER, COMPREHENSION ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM | 01-14-2016 |
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