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An Empowering Mobile Aid Application to Help Visually Impaired People Navigate and Explore Places Around Them Using Location Tracking and Text Detection

Authors

Yiyao Zhang1, Anne Yunsheng Zhang1, Yu Sun2, 1USA, 2California State Polytechnic University, USA

Abstract

In Section 1, we provide a comprehensive overview of the research findings concerning the challenges encountered by visually impaired individuals, which significantly impact their daily lives, and discussing potential solutions to address their needs. Section 2 delves into the obstacles we encountered during the development of our application, along with the strategies we implemented to overcome them. In Section 3, the functionality of our application is outlined, focusing on how it addresses the issues highlighted in Section 1. This section also details the specific systems within our app, including the sources and packages utilized in their development. Section 4 presents an indepth analysis of potential blind spots in our application, supported by data and graphical interpretations. This section also discusses the precision and accuracy of our findings. Section 5 involves a comparative study of alternative solutions that address similar problems as our application , highlighting the distinct features and advantages of our approach. Finally, Section 6 summarizes the limitations of our current application and outlines planned enhancements to address these shortcomings in future updates, thereby improving the app's overall effectiveness.

Keywords

Blindness, Firebase, iOS, Android