A design concept using Haptics for the visually impaired.

1. DESIGNING FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED ENABLED BY DESIGN

2. Introduction >> WHO? WHAT? WHAT NOT?

3. Learnabilityfirst time accomplishmentEfficiencyperform quickly Memorability Reestablishing proficiency Our approach >>Biomimicry

4. “The role of technology is to mirror our humanness. We were born with everything we need:good technology reminds us of that.” Jack Dorsey (@jack), CEO Twitter Conceptual design >>

5. PLAN ASSISTIVE DEVICE INFORMATION FLOW >>

6. Audio-to-text Plug-ins for google maps >> Tablet Connectivity

7. Audio registered as text on-cue Given point appears on map

8. List of Suggested routes can be toggled for change on map

9. Screen grayed out (inactive) Highlighted select route (active)

10. DIGITAL IMPRESSION BOARD - HAPTIC PEN The next few slides have used images of Wacom’sIntuos 4 for illustration purposes only**

11. Digital impression board >> Magnet clay/ Magnetized liquid Customizable Button initiators

12. Digital impression board >> Button initiators mapped for similar on-screen functionality Button also serve as cue initiators to commands Electromagnetic waves change texture to imprint the chosen route

13. << HAPTIC PEN In-built microphone to receive voice commands Finger-tip grip pad for haptic senses Automated nib changer for texture-feel Thumb-button to initiate text-to-speech

14. << HAPTIC PEN A comic illustration of the tracing of a route using the Haptic pen on texture

16. Security

17. Retract ability

18. Automation

20. Vibratory buttons Adding on to the ultra-cane >>

21. Pointing you to the right direction Underside of Haptic torch integrated with GPS /compass Retractability option for non-obtrusiveness Grip transfer force probe to feel texture Handle covered to give *grip* feedback (handholding)

22. Pointing you to the right direction- navigating without maps Force exerted at points for ‘pulling’, ‘pushing’ sensation Shoulder and Waist studied to be the turning points in assistive/guided walking Assistive jacket >> Automating the Ultra cane

23. Scenario >> Planning

24. Scenario >> Assistive device

25. “ If we want users to like our software, we would design it to behave like a likeable person.” Alan Cooper Self assessment >>

28. Minimizes the length of process by using natural intuitive memory (long term)

29. Reduces the time required to do activity by transferring it to natural actions done in life

30. Supports flexibility in attaining a task

31. Is mostly automated so system status is not required to be visible to user

32. Texture probe triggers long-term memory and brings in action

33. Reduces motor processing time

35. ENABLED BY DESIGN NO QUESTIONS? GOOD.

36. References