Sensory Earphone: An Assistive Device for Persons with Visual Disability

Abstract

Many people are interested in emerging techniques that allow persons with visual impairments to live better lives, such as voice messaging services, electronic sticks that guide them while moving, and other specialized equipment. According to previous study material, assistive technologies have significantly assisted those who are visually impaired. This study entitled "Sensory Earphone: An Assistive Device for Persons with Visual Disability" aims to develop a device that assists blind and visually impaired people in their daily movements. The use of the developed device reduces if not eliminates accidents. In developing the device, the researchers used an Arduino MEGA which uses an Arduino IDE programming language to connect all the project's functioning sensors. It also uses earphones that supports 8D sounds that creates better sound vibrations assisting better sensitivity for people with visual impairment. The researchers conducted surveys to users and technical experts to determine the effectiveness and acceptability of the developed device. Based from the respondents’ evaluations, the device was highly acceptable because the device is found to excellently assist persons with visual disability.