Exploring computer vision algorithms in assistive technologies: a systematic literature review
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https://doi.org/10.59681/2175-4411.v16.iEspecial.2024.1326Keywords:
Visual Impairment, Systematic Review of Literature, Computational VisionAbstract
Objective: This article presents a systematic literature review of studies that propose algorithms for computer vision (CV) applications aimed at visually impaired individuals. The objective is to identify these studies and understand the purpose of each solution in mapping applications geared towards digital health access. Method: A systematic literature review was conducted by searching major open-access scientific article databases. Results: Initially, 360 studies were identified, but only six articles were selected based on stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria. Conclusion: The review reveals the existence of research utilizing CV for developing devices with various functionalities for visually impaired individuals. However, none of the studies found address the use of computer vision for technologies focused on health access or reducing accessibility barriers in digital health.
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