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Number: 348/62
Name: Television > Special applications > Aid for the blind
Description: Subject matter wherein a particular representation is generated in a form (a) which is to be principally interpreted by a sense other than the sense of sight or (b) which is easy to perceive by an individual having partial loss of sight.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
348/63 Image magnifying 35


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7627142 Gesture processing with low resolution images with high resolution processing for optical character recognition for a reading machine Dec. 1, 2009
7598976 Method and apparatus for a multisensor imaging and scene interpretation system to aid the visually impaired Oct. 6, 2009
7446669 Devices for use by deaf and/or blind people Nov. 4, 2008
7385653 LED package and backlight assembly for LCD comprising the same Jun. 10, 2008
7231066 System and method for interpretation of visual information Jun. 12, 2007
7230538 Apparatus and method for identifying surrounding environment by means of image processing and for outputting the results Jun. 12, 2007
6985524 Apparatus and method for adjusting real time video to compensate for color blindness Jan. 10, 2006
6963656 Method and device for visualizing images through sound Nov. 8, 2005
6597346 Hand held computer with see-through display Jul. 22, 2003
6591008 Method and apparatus for displaying pictorial images to individuals who have impaired color and/or spatial vision Jul. 8, 2003
6362830 Method and apparatus for color display with color transformation to improve perception for people with impaired color sight Mar. 26, 2002
6335694 Airborne audio flight information system Jan. 1, 2002
6160576 Image compensating device based on age-related characteristics Dec. 12, 2000
6115482 Voice-output reading system with gesture-based navigation Sep. 5, 2000
6008721 Method of conveying information to nervous system of a person Dec. 28, 1999
5982911 Braille recognition system Nov. 9, 1999
5900908 System and method for providing described television services May. 4, 1999
5878154 Method and apparatus for image recognition for blind and severely visually handicapped persons Mar. 2, 1999
5677739 System and method for providing described television services Oct. 14, 1997
5636038 Apparatus for converting visual images into tactile representations for use by a person who is visually impaired Jun. 3, 1997
5574576 Coherent light driven display device Nov. 12, 1996
5469511 Method and apparatus for presentation of on-line directional sound Nov. 21, 1995
5467123 Apparatus & method for enhancing color images Nov. 14, 1995
5461416 Method and apparatus for variable video magnification Oct. 24, 1995
5359675 Video spectacles Oct. 25, 1994
5325123 Method and apparatus for variable video magnification Jun. 28, 1994
5267331 Digitally enhanced imager for the visually impaired Nov. 30, 1993
5227886 Optical imaging/display CCD light valve and method Jul. 13, 1993
5191411 Laser driven optical communication apparatus Mar. 2, 1993
5159927 Visual prosthesis apparatus and method Nov. 3, 1992
5097326 Image-audio transformation system Mar. 17, 1992
5060062 Electronic vision aid device Oct. 22, 1991
4992865 Teletext receiving device for the blind Feb. 12, 1991
4802756 Low vision apparatus and device and method for enabling the visually handicapped to view television Feb. 7, 1989
4658427 Sound production device Apr. 14, 1987
4378569 Sound pattern generator Mar. 29, 1983
4322744 Virtual sound system for the visually handicapped Mar. 30, 1982
4000565 Digital audio output device Jan. 4, 1977
3993407 Polysensory mobility aid Nov. 23, 1976



 
 
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