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Visually impaired persons are able to get large amounts of information through sound, especially speech, but because sound information is time-sequential it is difficult to gain an overall understanding of content in a short time, presenting inevitable issues. This paper described a solution we have proposed a framework for fast listening methods (e.g. for 3 times normal speed or more over) that are the equivalent of visual “skimming” of textual reading materials. Currently we have completed a basic study and preliminary tests indicate positive results.
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Imai, A., Seiyama, N., Takagi, T., Ifukube, T. (2010). Methods for the Visually Impaired to Retrieve Audio Information Efficiently. In: Miesenberger, K., Klaus, J., Zagler, W., Karshmer, A. (eds) Computers Helping People with Special Needs. ICCHP 2010. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 6180. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14100-3_54
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