University of Leeds
Institute of Integrated Information Systems
Seminar Series
Intuitive, Egocentric, and Personal Navigation Devices for the Visually
Impaired: Field Tests from Outdoor and Indoor Environments
Jim Marston PhD
UC Presidents Fellow,
Research Unit on Spatial Cognition and Choice,
Department of Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara, Ca
93106-4060, USA
www.geog.ucsb.edu/~marstonj
Date and time: Friday, April 1, 14:00-15:00,
Venue: Agilent Technologies Lecture Theatre, First floor (Room 1.52),
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds,
Leeds, LS2 9JT.
Enquiries: 0113 34 32054
The seminar is open to members of the University and to visitors who
have a personal or professional interest in navigation and mobility
technology for visually impaired people.
Overview: Jim Marston is an internationally leading researcher in the
use of spatial sound and location sensing technology to enhance travel
and independence of blind and visually impaired people. His work has
explored environmental perception and cognition of blind people and the
resulting impact as a barrier to efficient travel and access to
environments. It aims to harness technology to make spatial activities
available to all. His research on functional barriers that limit access
to urban opportunities and transport use by the blind has explored the
use of Remote Infrared Audible Signage, also called Talking Signs(r).
He will also showcase work on a Personal Guidance System for the blind
that uses "spatialized" sounds, instead of spoken spatial language, to
guide blind people through everyday environments. His talk will be
illustrated by a number of technology exemplars. There will be an
opportunity for questions.
Directions: Please see www.leeds.ac.uk/visitors - which includes
direction information about the University and its various Departments.
A campus map can be requested that includes a pointer to the School of
Electronic and Electrical Engineering which is located at the North end
of the campus on Woodhouse Lane. The entrance is located about 100m
north of the prominent white Parkinson Building with its large clock
tower.
Contact:
Brian S Hoyle, BSc PhD CEng FIEE SMIEEE
Professor in Vision and Image Systems
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT
Tel +44 (-0) 113 34 32056
Fax +44 (-0) 113 34 32032
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