Methods and apparatuses for assisting a visually-impaired user
AssigneeToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
InventorRajiv Dayal
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a method for assisting a visually-impaired user is provided. The method includes determining, based upon an input from at least one sensor, a body position or posture of a user. The method also compares, using a processor, the determined body position to a plurality of body positions or postures to identify whether the determined body position or posture is acceptable. The method further includes providing a feedback signal indicating a change in body position or posture to assist the visually impaired user.
Claims20
A method for assisting a visually-impaired user comprising:
- determining, based upon an input from at least one sensor, a body position or posture of a user;
- comparing, using a processor, the determined body position to a plurality of body positions or postures to identify whether the determined body position or posture is acceptable;
- and
- providing a feedback signal indicating a change in body position or posture to assist the visually impaired user.
An apparatus comprising:
- a sensor adapted to detect information related to a body position or posture of a user of the apparatus;
- and
- a controller adapted to provide a feedback signal to the user when the body position is determined to comprise an unacceptable body position or posture,
- wherein the controller is further adapted to:
- determine, based upon an input from the sensor, a body position or posture of the user;
- compare the determined body position to a plurality of body positions or postures to identify whether the determined body position or posture is acceptable;
- and
- provide a feedback signal indicating a change in body position or posture to the user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.