USAA has been granted a patent for a system and method that provides aural guidance for visually impaired individuals when imaging documents with a mobile device. The technology analyzes the document image, provides directions for proper positioning, and generates aural commands for optimal imaging. GlobalData’s report on USAA gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Aural guidance system for visually impaired document imaging
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12002449B1) outlines a method and mobile apparatus designed to provide aural guidance to visually impaired users. The method involves a processor in a mobile computing device automatically searching for a document within the field of view of an imaging device. If the document is partially outside the field of view, the processor generates a first aural command instructing movement of the device or document. Once the document is within a certain percentage of the field of view, a second aural command is issued to hold the device steady while capturing an image. If the document is not within the required percentage, the processor identifies edges and determines the necessary offset for alignment.
The patent also includes details of the mobile apparatus, which consists of an imaging device, an aural output device, and a processor. This apparatus functions similarly to the method described, automatically searching for documents, issuing aural commands for movement, capturing images, and adjusting alignment if necessary. The processor is also capable of transmitting captured images to an external server if needed. The patent specifies that the document in question could be a negotiable instrument, and the aural commands provided to the user include instructions for adjusting the device's position relative to the document. Overall, this innovative technology aims to assist visually impaired individuals in accessing and interacting with documents through a combination of aural guidance and imaging capabilities integrated into a mobile device, potentially enhancing their independence and efficiency in various tasks.
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