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Written by Andreas Schiffler
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Monday, 18 September 2006 |
Prototype development aimed at building both functional and design models of a wearable and ergonomic interface which helps in navigating complex environments and obtaining information on objects present therein.
During the time preceding the KTI feasibility study, a portable e-Skin interface prototype was developed by the project partners. This early prototype allowed us to study how the skin based modalities of touch, vibration, temperature and proprioception could be sensed by an interface and how these modalities could be used to control multimedia environments. In order to explore how this interface could be augmented into a navigation and information aid for visually impaired and normal people, a further prototype development phase was undertaken during the last months of this feasibility study. This prototype development phase aimed at building both functional and design models of a wearable and ergonomic interface which helps in navigating complex environments and obtaining information on objects present therein. The two most important requirements which had to be met by this interface prototype were:
- provide feedback through modalities which are particularly useful for visually impaired people
- integrate and rely on technical infrastructure which will eventually become predominant in public and private spaces
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Zaurus Software
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Last Updated ( Monday, 18 September 2006 )
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