Human Centered Multimedia Computing: A new paradigm for the design of assistive and rehabilitative environments

Sethuraman Panchanathan, Sreekar Krishna, John A. Black, Vineeth Balasubramanian

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe a Human Centered Multimedia Computing (HCMC) approach to the design and development of assistive and rehabilitative environments for people with disabilities. Unlike Human Computer Interaction (HCI), which was targeted at improving the usability of computing devices, HCMC addresses a higher level of functionality where machines adapt to the users resulting in elegant interactions. At the Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing (CUbiC), we are engaged in a project for individuals who are blind and visually impaired, called iCARE (information technology Centric Assistive and Rehabilitative Environment). An overview of the iCARE project components is first presented followed by a detailed discussion of one example of our research effort, namely pose angle estimation of faces towards enhancing social interactions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of ICSCN 2008 - International Conference on Signal Processing Communications and Networking
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventInternational Conference on Signal Processing Communications and Networking, ICSCN 2008 - Chennai, India
Duration: Jan 4 2008Jan 6 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of ICSCN 2008 - International Conference on Signal Processing Communications and Networking

Other

OtherInternational Conference on Signal Processing Communications and Networking, ICSCN 2008
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityChennai
Period1/4/081/6/08

Keywords

  • Assistive technology for visually impaired
  • Human Centered Multimedia Computing
  • Pose angle estimation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Signal Processing
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Communication

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