A Preliminary Study on Object Recognition and Obstacle Detection using a Kinect Goggle System for the Visually Impaired

Lucas Hideyuki CHINA; Hotaka TAKIZAWA

doi:10.11371/aiieej.44.0_15

Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Institute of Image Electronics Engineers of Japan 2016

Session ID : S2-1

DOI https://doi.org/10.11371/aiieej.44.0_15

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Host: The Institute of Image Electronics Engineers of Japan

Name : Proceedings of the44th Annual Conference of the Institute of Image Electronics Engineers of Japan 2016

Number : 44

Location : [in Japanese]

Date : June 18, 2016 - June 19, 2016

A Preliminary Study on Object Recognition and Obstacle Detection using a Kinect Goggle System for the Visually Impaired

*Lucas Hideyuki CHINA, Hotaka TAKIZAWA

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Keywords: Assistive System, The Visually Impaired, Depth Data, Microsoft Kinect, Object Recognition Aid, Obstacle Detection

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a Kinect goggle syste m that helps a visually impaired user detect obstacles and recognize objects, such as chairs or elevator doors, from daily indoor environments. Through a keypad, the user can specify which object the system should search for. If the object is found, audio feedback will be provided. Therefore, the output can be restrained only to the chosen object, which means a more efficient way of identifying the desired object. The system was evaluated through object recognition tests in real office environments.

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