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Translational research— the need of a new bioethics approach

Authors: Sorin Hostiuc, Alin Moldoveanu, Maria-Iuliana Dascălu, Runar Unnthorsson, Ómar I. Jóhannesson and Ioan Marcus in: Journal of Translational Medicine, 2016 Abstract: Translational research tries to apply findings from basic science to enhance human health and well‑being. Many phases of the translational research may include non‑medical tasks (information technology, engineering, nano-technology, biochemistry, animal research, economy, sociology, psychology, politics, and… Continue Reading Translational research— the need of a new bioethics approach

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Challenges and Issues for Successfully Applying Virtual Reality in Medical Rehabilitation

Authors: Oana-Maria FERCHE, Alin MOLDOVEANU, Florica MOLDOVEANU, Alexandra VOINEA and Victor ASAVEI in: 11 th International Scientific Conference eLearning and Software for Education, Bucharest 2015 Abstract: Out of the many uses of eLearning – one that stands out for having a potentially great impact on the quality of life of its users – is relearning physical and psychical abilities that… Continue Reading Challenges and Issues for Successfully Applying Virtual Reality in Medical Rehabilitation

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Emphatic Trials of a Teleassistance System for the Visually Impaired

Authors: Przemyslaw Baranski, Pawel Strumillo in: Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics, December 2015 Abstract: In this paper we focus on a special type of electronic travel aids for the visually impaired termed teleassistance systems. The operation principle of such systems is to transmit a video stream from a camera carried by a navigated… Continue Reading Emphatic Trials of a Teleassistance System for the Visually Impaired

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Evaluation of Reaction Times to Sound Stimuli on Mobile Devices

Authors: György Wersényi, Hunor Nagy, Ádám Csapó in: 21st International Conference on Auditory Display (ICAD-2015) Abstract: When developing new devices for assistive technology, it is important to consider auditory response times to different kinds of warning and navigational sounds. Perception, processing and action following the presentation of auditory stimuli depends on several parameters, the most… Continue Reading Evaluation of Reaction Times to Sound Stimuli on Mobile Devices

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Evaluation of Head Movements in Short-term Measurements and Recordings with Human Subjects using Head-Tracking Sensors

Authors: György Wersényi, J. Wilson in: Acta Technica Jaurinensis, Vol. 8, No.3, pp. 218-229, 2015 Abstract: Measurements for spatial hearing research, binaural recordings, virtual reality techniques etc. often rely on Head-Related Transfer Functions of human subjects and head-tracking techniques. Individually measured HRTFs and recordings on human heads may result in more accurate localization and sound… Continue Reading Evaluation of Head Movements in Short-term Measurements and Recordings with Human Subjects using Head-Tracking Sensors

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Frequency Estimation of the First Pinna Notch in Head-Related Transfer Functions with a Linear Anthropometric Model

Authors: Simone Spagnol, Federico Avanzini in: 18th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-15), Trondheim, 2015 Abstract: The relation between anthropometric parameters and Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF) features, especially those due to the pinna, are not fully understood yet. In this paper we apply signal processing techniques to extract the frequencies of the main pinna notches (known as N1,… Continue Reading Frequency Estimation of the First Pinna Notch in Head-Related Transfer Functions with a Linear Anthropometric Model

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Relative Auditory Distance Discrimination with Virtual Nearby Sound Sources

Authors: Simone Spagnol, Erica Tavazzi in: 18th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects (DAFx-15), Trondheim, 2015 Abstract: In this paper a psychophysical experiment targeted at exploring relative distance discrimination thresholds with binaurally rendered virtual sound sources in the near field is described. Pairs of virtual sources are spatialized around 6 different spatial locations (2 directions × 3 reference distances)… Continue Reading Relative Auditory Distance Discrimination with Virtual Nearby Sound Sources

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The Role of Perceptual Feedback Training on Sound Localization Accuracy in Audio Experiments

Authors: Oana Bălan, Alin Moldoveanu, Florica Moldoveanu in: 11th International Scientific Conference on eLearning and software for Education, Bucharest, 2015 Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present and compare the main techniques and methodological approaches aimed to improve audio discrimination in sound localization experiments. As reviewed from the literature, perceptual feedback training procedures provide listeners with the proper… Continue Reading The Role of Perceptual Feedback Training on Sound Localization Accuracy in Audio Experiments

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Spatial Auditory Representation in the Case of the Visually Impaired People

Authors: Oana Bălan, Alin Moldoveanu, Florica Moldoveanu in: Journal of Information Systems & OperationsManagement, vol. 9, no. 1, May 2015,pp. 1-11 Abstract: Over the years, it has been widely believed that the blind individuals possess enhanced sound localization abilities that help them to navigate and orient in space in the lack of visual stimuli. In addition to this,… Continue Reading Spatial Auditory Representation in the Case of the Visually Impaired People

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Introducing Basic Geometric Shapes to Visually Impaired People Using a Mobile App

Authors: Bogdan Troancă, Alexandru Butean, Alin Moldoveanu, Oana Bălan in: 12th National Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Bucharest, 2015 Abstract: The problem of blindness and other eye diseases is highly important as it affects millions of people on the globe. In the same time, the number of modern touchscreen devices is increasing fast. They are widely spread and becoming accessible for education… Continue Reading Introducing Basic Geometric Shapes to Visually Impaired People Using a Mobile App

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