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This chapter presents several aspects regarding smart system to help people with low visual acuity, possibilities of integration into wearable systems or in common transport systems around the world, and integration with IoM (Internet of Mobility) and IoMT (Internet of Mobile Things). Also, in this work a few case studies are presented, which describe the use of assistive technology with interfaces based on vision, audio and tactile senses and smart systems integrated into wearable devices that can guide the people with visual impairment.
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Aileni, R.M., Suciu, G., Suciu, V., Pasca, S., Ciurea, J. (2020). Smart Systems to Improve the Mobility of People with Visual Impairment Through IoM and IoMT. In: Paiva, S. (eds) Technological Trends in Improved Mobility of the Visually Impaired. EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16450-8_3
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