Evaluation of the Range of Head Movements in Measurements and Recordings with Human Subjects using Head-Tracking Sensors

Authors: G. Wersényi and J. Wilson Abstract: Measurements for spatial hearing research, binaural recordings, virtual reality techniques etc. often rely on Head-Related Transfer Functions of human subjects, head-tracking techniques etc. Individually measured HRTFs and recordings on human heads may result in more accurate localization and sound field rendering. On the other hand, the measurement and recording procedure… Continue Reading Evaluation of the Range of Head Movements in Measurements and Recordings with Human Subjects using Head-Tracking Sensors

Details
Publications

First lessons in Orientation and Mobility

The National Institute for the Blind, Visually Impaired, and Deaf-blind in Iceland is a national institute governed by the Ministry of Welfare and was established in 2009. The main goals of the institute are rehabilitation, education, and counseling. The primary purpose of the institute is to service clients, their families, teachers, and other professionals in… Continue Reading First lessons in Orientation and Mobility

Details
News, Uncategorized

A survey of assistive technologies and applications for blind users on mobile platforms: a review and foundation for research

Authors: Ádám Csapó, György Wersényi, Hunor Nagy and Tony Stockman Abstract: This paper summarizes recent developments in audio and tactile feedback based assistive technologies targeting the blind community. Current technology allows applications to be efficiently distributed and run on mobile and handheld devices, even in cases where computational requirements are significant. As a result, electronic travel aids, navigational assistance modules, text-to-speech applications, as well… Continue Reading A survey of assistive technologies and applications for blind users on mobile platforms: a review and foundation for research

Details
Publications