Slide 1: iSee Smart Glasses for Better Mobility
See SMART GLASSES FOR BETTER | MOBILITY.
Slide 2: Chapters Index
Chapters Index 08 User Demand 01 Introduction 09 The iSee Project 02 The Context 10 The Solution 03 Geographic Distribution 11 Key Features 04 Future Projections 12 Technological Innovation 05 Current Solutions 13 Benefits 06 The Problem 14 Availability 07 Mobility Gap 15 Partners and References
Slide 3: 01. Introduction
01.Introduction For most people, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, technology makes things possible. 01
Slide 4: 02. The Context
02.The Context There are 43 million blind individuals worldwide. 2,6 Europe is home to 2.6 million million blind individuals. 1 million In Italy, 1 million people in North America 110 there are 110.000 people 02 live with blindness. thousand who are blind.
Slide 5: 03. Geographic Distribution
03.Geographic Distribution The majority of 90% A significant 90% blind individuals are of blind people live located in countries in low - and middle - like China and India. income countries. 03
Slide 6: 04. Future Projections
04.Future Projections The prevalence of By the year 2050, the global blind blindness remains population is expected to rise relatively stable, with a slight FROM 43 MILLION majority of female users compared to male users. TO 61 MILLION For the expected increase in blindness, 90% of 04 the causes are
Slide 7: 05. Current Solutions
05.Current Solutions Blind individuals currently rely on Assistive technologies traditional aids such as human are also increasingly assistance, guide dogs, mobility important, offering canes, and tactile guides. expanded access to information and enhancing the daily lives of blind users. 05
Slide 8: 06. The Problem
06.The Problem Despite significant advancements in technology, progress in the field of visual disabilities has been relatively stagnant. While indoor applications are well-covered by existing assistive technologies, the outdoor mobility sector remains largely underserved. 06
Slide 9: 07. Mobility Gap
07.Mobility Gap Mobile phones, have been widely adopted, yet the The traditional white challenges of outdoor cane has become mobility persist. an essential tool, providing safety and 07 autonomy for blind individuals, but its capabilities are limited.
Slide 10: 08. User Demand
08.User Demand Surveys and research among blind users have revealed a strong desire for a wearable device that allows for hands-free operation. 08 Users are looking for a device that can detect obstacles in their path before they make contact, improving safety and comfort during navigation.
Slide 11: 09. The iSee Project
09.The iSee Project iVision Tech, in collaboration with a specialized team of blind and sighted professionals, has embarked on a mission to create a socially impactful solution. 09 The result of this effort is the iSee One device, a groundbreaking piece of technology designed specifically for the mo
Slide 12: 10. The Solution
10.The Solution The iSee One device represents a significant leap forward in assistive technology for the blind, offering a range of features designed to enhance mobility. Developed under the guiding principle of User-Led Design embodies the idea of 10
Slide 13: 11. Key Features /1
11.Key Features /1 BEYOND THE VISIBLE Advanced Environmental Sensors • The iSee One device is equipped with state-of-the- art sensors that detect obstacles in real-time, up to 4 meters away. • These sensors provide comprehensive spatial awareness, mapping the surroundings to help users navigate with
Slide 14: 11. Key Features /2
11.Key Features /2 BEYOND THE VISIBLE Bluetooth Connectivity • iSee One offers seamless Bluetooth connectivity to smartphones and other external devices, enabling users to access voice assistants, make phone calls, and listen to audio playback. • This feature enhances the device’s versatility, allow
Slide 15: 11. Key Features /3
11.Key Features /3 BEYOND THE VISIBLE Acoustic Alerts • iSee One utilizes clear acoustic alerts to notify the user of obstacles. The volume of these alerts can be adjusted according to personal preferences and environmental conditions, whether quiet or noisy, enhancing the device’s usability in a wi
Slide 16: 12. Technological Innovation
12.Technological Innovation The frame of the iSee One The design process The flexible manufacturing is manufactured using prioritized comfort and methods employed allow cutting-edge 3D printing aesthetics, ensuring for future customization 12 technology, resulting in a that the device is not options
Slide 17: 13. Benefits
13.Benefits The device’s ability to receive iSee One is designed to OTA (OVER-THE-AIR) integrate seamlessly into the daily lives of blind users, updates means it can evolve over time, offering a comprehensive introducing new features and improvements solution for mobility while based on user feedbac
Slide 18: 14. Availability
14.Availability The device is priced similarly to mid-high level designer eyewear, offering an accessible solution for blind iSee One is available for purchase users seeking advanced mobility through the official iSee website assistance. as well as authorized retail channels. 14
Slide 19: 15. Partners and References
15.Partners and References The development of iSee One involved close collaboration with leading technology companies such as InvenSense and USound, as well as high professionals from technical backgrounds in telecommunications, satellite technology, and applications related to environmental mapping
Slide 20: Developed by iVision Tech
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