Dementia is a condition that many fear as they age, a specter that looms large in the minds of those entering their later years. The loss of memory, the confusion, and the erosion of one’s identity are terrifying prospects. However,…
Visual impairments affect millions of people in the U.S., significantly impacting their daily lives. Among these impairments, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss, particularly in individuals over 60. With an estimated 6 million people in…
The Role of Hybrid See-Through Technology in Enhancing Augmented Reality for Visual Impairments In the evolving field of augmented reality (AR) for visual impairments, Hybrid See-Through (HST) technology is emerging as a pivotal innovation. HST blends the best features of…
OST and VST Technologies: Applications and Limitations for Visually Impaired Users Optical See-Through (OST) Technology involves using transparent displays that overlay digital images onto the real world, allowing users to see their actual surroundings through the display. This technology…
Frame Rate: Key to Comfort and Safety in AR for Visual Impairment Frame rate, measured in frames per second (FPS), is the frequency at which consecutive images (frames) appear on a display. Imagine a flipbook where each page shows a…