Virtual Sound Source Positioning for Navigation of Visually Impaired

• Štorek, Dominik ^[1] ; Vítek, Stanislav ^[1] ; Rund, František ^[1] ; Baráth, Tomáš ^[1]
  1. [1] University in Prague
• Localización: Ingenium, ISSN 0124-7492, Vol. 14, Nº. 27, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: INGENIUM), págs. 6-14
• Idioma: inglés
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Posicionamiento de fuente sonora virtual en navegación para personas invidentes
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  • This paper deals with the options of creating Virtual Acoustic Space for the purposes of navigation of visually impaired people in unknown environment. The idea of acoustic navigation is based on using virtually positioned sounds presented through the headphones, which are performed to the client by camera operator. This proposal requires a closer aim on head motion effect and ability of the camera operator to lead the client by the sounds stimuli avoiding present obstacles. The presented article follows our previous research, extends first results and suggestions, and discovers new aspects necessary to be examined.