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DeepNAVI: A deep learning based smartphone navigation assistant for people with visual impairments
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Expert Systems With Applications;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Navigation assistance is an active research area, where one aim is to foster independent living for people with vision impairments. Despite the fact that many navigation assistants use advanced technologies and methods, ... -
Distance Estimation Methods for Smartphone-Based Navigation Support Systems
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems;295, Conference object, 2021-08-03)Distance estimation is a key element of a navigation system. Various methods and instruments are used in distance estimation procedures. The methods and instruments used usually depend on the contexts of the application ... -
Exploring the User Experience of an AI-based Smartphone Navigation Assistant for People with Visual Impairments
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Chapter; Conference object, 2023)Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and smartphone technology have spurred the development of naviga- tion assistants aiming to improve the independent mobility experi- ence of people with visual ... -
LiDAR-Based Obstacle Detection and Distance Estimation in Navigation Assistance for Visually Impaired
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;Volume 13309, Conference object, 2022-06-16)People with visual impairments can face challenges with independent navigation and therefore may use traditional aids such as guide dogs, white canes, or a travel companion for navigation assistance. In recent years, ... -
Mind Your Step: A Diary Study of a Person with Visual Impairment Navigating a City with a Smart Cane
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Cosescu, Irina; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Communications in Computer and Information Science;, Chapter; Peer reviewed; Conference object; Journal article, 2023)Several studies have documented the navigation requirements and preferences of people with visual impairments. The primary methods used in such studies were interviews and surveys. With the same goal, this study employed ... -
Multimodal Navigation Systemsfor Users with Visual Impairments—A Review and Analysis
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Multimodal Technologies and Interaction;Volume 4, Issue 4, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-16)Multimodal interaction refers to situations where users are provided with multiple modes for interacting with systems. Researchers are working on multimodality solutions in several domains. The focus of this paper is within ... -
SceneRecog: A Deep Learning Scene Recognition Model for Assisting Blind and Visually Impaired Navigate using Smartphones
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics;2021 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Conference object, 2022-01-06)Deep learning models have recently gained popularity in the research community due to their high classification success rates. In this paper, we proposed an EfficientNet-Lite based scene recognition model for scene recognition ... -
Smartphone navigation support for blind and visually impaired people - A comprehensive analysis of potentials and opportunities
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (Lecture Notes in Computer Science;Volume 12189, Conference object, 2020)Smartphones are indispensable tools for many people for various assistive tasks. They are equipped with different sensors that provide data on motion, location and the environment. This paper explores the various sensors ... -
Tools and Technologies for Blind and Visually Impaired Navigation Support: A Review
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (IETE Technical Review;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-27)The development of navigation tools for people who are visually impaired had become an important concern in the research area of assistive technologies. This paper gives a comprehensive review of different articles published ... -
Towards Independent Navigation with Visual Impairment: A Prototype of a Deep Learning and Smartphone-based Assistant
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Shrestha, Raju; Sandnes, Frode Eika (PETRA: Pervasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments; PETRA 2021: The 14th PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments Conference, Conference object, 2021-06-29)People with visual impairments may find it hard to navigate in unfamiliar spaces. Even though several systems have been proposed to make navigation easier, such systems often ignore two essential factors for anyone using ... -
Turn Left Turn Right - Delving type and modality of instructions in navigation assistant systems for people with visual impairments
Kuriakose, Bineeth; Ness, Ida Marie; Tengstedt, Maja Åskov; Svendsen, Jannicke Merete; Bjørseth, Terese; Pradhan, Bijay Lal; Shrestha, Raju (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Receiving navigation directions and relevant information through appropriate channels is crucial for individu- als with visual impairments when they use navigation assistant systems. Various navigation assistant systems ...