Snap&Nav: Smartphone-based Indoor Navigation System For Blind People via Floor Map Analysis and Intersection Detection

M Kubota, M Kuribayashi, S Kayukawa… - Proceedings of the …, 2024‏ - dl.acm.org
We present Snap&Nav, a navigation system for blind people in unfamiliar buildings, without
prebuilt digital maps. Instead, the system utilizes the floor map as its primary information …

3d building plans: Supporting navigation by people who are blind or have low vision in multi-storey buildings

RG Nagassa, M Butler, L Holloway, C Goncu… - Proceedings of the …, 2023‏ - dl.acm.org
Independent travel and navigation in new environments, in particular multi-storey buildings,
is a major challenge for people who are blind or have low vision (BLV). Using tactile maps …

Touchpilot: designing a guidance system that assists blind people in learning complex 3d structures

X Wang, S Kayukawa, H Takagi… - Proceedings of the 25th …, 2023‏ - dl.acm.org
Making complex structures accessible to blind people is challenging due to the need for
skilled explainers. Interactive 3D printed models (I3Ms) have been developed to enable …

" We are at the mercy of others' opinion": Supporting Blind People in Recreational Window Shop** with AI-infused Technology

R Kamikubo, H Kacorri, C Asakawa - … of the 21st International Web for …, 2024‏ - dl.acm.org
Engaging in recreational activities in public spaces poses challenges for blind people, often
involving dependency on sighted help. Window shop** is a key recreational activity that …

“Let the Volcano Erupt!”: Designing Sonification to Make Oceanography Accessible for Blind and Low Vision Students in Museum Environment

H Li, J Bellona, L Smith, A Bower… - Proceedings of the 25th …, 2023‏ - dl.acm.org
Exploring the potential of data sonification, our study focuses on enhancing accessibility to
oceanographic data for blind and low vision (BLV) students in museums. Five auditory …

Enabling Self-Practice of Digital Audio–Tactile Maps for Visually Impaired People by Large Language Models

CM Tran, NG Bach, PX Tan, E Kamioka, M Kanamaru - Electronics, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Digital audio–tactile maps (DATMs) on touchscreen devices provide valuable opportunities
for people who are visually impaired (PVIs) to explore the spatial environment for engaging …

Co-designing a museum application with people with intellectual disabilities: findings and accessible redesign

L S. Guedes, I Zanardi, M Mastrogiuseppe… - Proceedings of the …, 2023‏ - dl.acm.org
In order to improve the user experience and general accessibility, inclusive apps are
essential. They promote independence and engagement in individuals with impairments …

A Gallery In My Hand: A Multi-Exhibition Investigation of Accessible and Inclusive Gallery Experiences for Blind and Low Vision Visitors

M Butler, EJ Tandori, V Dziekan, K Ellis, J Hall… - Proceedings of the 25th …, 2023‏ - dl.acm.org
With their overwhelming reliance on visual arts and artefacts, art galleries and museums are
often considered unapproachable spaces for people who are blind or have low vision (BLV) …

TacNote: Tactile and Audio Note-Taking for Non-Visual Access

WC Lee, CW Hung, CH Ting, P Chi… - Proceedings of the 36th …, 2023‏ - dl.acm.org
Blind and visually impaired (BVI) people primarily rely on non-visual senses to interact with
a physical environment. Doing so requires a high cognitive load to perceive and memorize …

Accesslens: Auto-detecting inaccessibility of everyday objects

N Kwon, Q Lu, MH Qazi, J Liu, C Oh, S Kong… - Proceedings of the 2024 …, 2024‏ - dl.acm.org
In our increasingly diverse society, everyday physical interfaces often present barriers,
impacting individuals across various contexts. This oversight, from small cabinet knobs to …