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Technological Advancements to Assist Visually-Impaired People: A Survey

by Maheshwari Kunte, Sarita Sanap
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International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 187 - Number 9
Year of Publication: 2025
Authors: Maheshwari Kunte, Sarita Sanap
10.5120/ijca2025925021

Maheshwari Kunte, Sarita Sanap . Technological Advancements to Assist Visually-Impaired People: A Survey. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 9 ( May 2025), 36-40. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025925021

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author = { Maheshwari Kunte, Sarita Sanap },
title = { Technological Advancements to Assist Visually-Impaired People: A Survey },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { May 2025 },
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number = { 9 },
month = { May },
year = { 2025 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 36-40 },
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url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume187/number9/technological-advancements-to-assist-visually-impaired-people-a-survey/ },
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Abstract

It is possible to use technology to support individuals with visual impairments. This paper provides a brief overview of several approaches that have been employed over time to assist people with disabilities. It covers digital, deep learning, and sensor- based methods. The study also includes an in-depth discussion of deep learning techniques and their deployment on edge de- vices. Additionally, the role of accelerators in modern computing is briefly addressed. Researchers seeking to explore further advancements in this field may find this study a useful starting point.

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Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Visually impaired navigation mean average precision deep learning computer vision

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