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In this paper, we focus on the problem of getting notifications about sounds for hearing-impaired people in home environments. After analyzing available solutions for typical sounds like, e.g., the intercom, the telephone, various alarms, etc., we propose a solution based on a wearable device that vibrates as soon as a sound is detected. The goal is to maintain already existing devices that emit sounds and provide a simple, low-cost, accessible, and versatile solution that can be used with any device. The paper describes the main functionalities of the proposed solution and the first technical experimental results obtained with our prototype.
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Romoli, E., Pollastri, J., Masciadri, A., Comai, S., Salice, F. (2022). BUZZBAND: A Vibrating Wristband for Hearing-Impaired Elderly People. In: Miesenberger, K., Kouroupetroglou, G., Mavrou, K., Manduchi, R., Covarrubias Rodriguez, M., Penáz, P. (eds) Computers Helping People with Special Needs. ICCHP-AAATE 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13342. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08645-8_14
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