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Electronic Spatial Sensing for the Blind

Contributions from Perception, Rehabilitation, and Computer Vision

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  • © 1985

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Editors:
  1. David H. Warren

    1. Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, USA

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  2. Edward R. Strelow

    1. Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, USA

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Part of the book series: NATO Science Series E: (NSSE, volume 99)

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Table of contents (34 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVI
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  2. Review Section

    1. Historical Overview

      • David H. Warren, Edward R. Strelow
      Pages 1-12

    2. A Review of Mobility Aids and Means of Assessment

      • John Brabyn
      Pages 13-27

  3. Technologies of Spatial Sensing

    1. Introduction

      • David H. Warren, Edward R. Strelow
      Pages 29-34

    2. On Mobility Aids for the Blind

      • Carter Compton Collins
      Pages 35-64

    3. Computer Vision Requirements in Blind Mobility Aids

      • Michael F. Deering
      Pages 65-82

    4. Computer Vision for the Blind

      • Julius T. Tou, Malek Adjouadi
      Pages 83-124

    5. Sensory AIDS to Spatial Perception for Blind Persons: Their Design and Evaluation

      • L. Kay
      Pages 125-139

    6. Physical Principles Underlying Blind Guidance Prostheses with an Emphasis on the Ultrasonic Exploration of a Region of Space

      • R. Stuart Mackay
      Pages 141-153

    7. Three New Blind Guidance Prostheses and What They Teach Us

      • R. Stuart Mackay
      Pages 155-160

    8. Microprocessor Techniques Applied to Ultrasonic Pulse/Echo Travel Aids for the Blind

      • Anthony D. Heyes
      Pages 161-169

    9. Tactile Vision Substitution: Some Instrumentation and Perceptual Considerations

      • Paul Bach-y-Rita, Barry Hughes
      Pages 171-186

  4. Studies of the Use of Spatial Sensors

    1. Introduction

      • David H. Warren, Edward R. Strelow
      Pages 187-190

    2. Evaluating Mobility Aids: An Evolving Methodology

      • Allan G. Dodds
      Pages 191-200

    3. Training the Use of Artificial Spatial Displays

      • David H. Warren, Edward R. Strelow
      Pages 201-216

    4. Sensory Substitution of Vision by Audition

      • C. Veraart, M.-C. Wanet
      Pages 217-238

    5. Sonar Sensory Aid and Blind Children’s Spatial Cognition

      • Randolph D. Easton
      Pages 239-255

    6. Spatial Awareness Training of Blind Children Using the Trisensor

      • Garry Hornby, L. Kay, M. Satherley, N. Kay
      Pages 257-272

    7. Sensory Substitution in Blind Children and Neonates

      • Edward R. Strelow, David H. Warren
      Pages 273-298

    8. Use of Sonar Sensors with Human Infants

      • D. W. Muir, G. K. Humphrey, P. C. Dodwell, D. E. Humphrey
      Pages 299-324
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About this book

During September 10-14, 1984, we held a Research Workshop at the Lake Arrowhead Conference Center, California, bringing togeth­ er leaders in the field of electronic spatial sensors for the blind from the psychology, engineering, and rehabilitation areas. Our goal was to engage these groups in discussion with one another about prospects for the future of electronic spatial sensing, in the light of emerging technologies and the increasing sophistica­ tion of behavioral research related to this field. The papers in this book give an update on several of the key research traditions in thi s fi e 1 d. Broader overvi ews are provi ded in the paper by Brabyn, and in our Historical Overview, Final Commentary and the Introductions to each section. In a field as complex as this, some overlap of discussion is desirable and the reader with a serious interest in this field is advised to sample several opinions. This volume, and the conference on which it is based, received assistance from many people and organizations. The Scientific Affai rs Divi sion of the North Atl antic Treaty Organization sup­ ported the conference as part of their program of Advanced Research Workshops, and the Science and Technology to Aid the Handicapped Program of the National Science Foundation provided additional major financial support. The Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences Research of the University of California, Riverside provided financial as well as major logistical support.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, USA

    David H. Warren, Edward R. Strelow

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Electronic Spatial Sensing for the Blind

  • Book Subtitle: Contributions from Perception, Rehabilitation, and Computer Vision

  • Editors: David H. Warren, Edward R. Strelow

  • Series Title: NATO Science Series E:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1400-6

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 1985

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-247-3238-8Published: 31 October 1985

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-90-481-8293-0Published: 25 December 2010

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-017-1400-6Published: 09 March 2013

  • Series ISSN: 0168-132X

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 521

  • Topics: General Practice / Family Medicine

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