The purpose of this research project will be to test the feasibility of developing a screen access manger (sam) utility to assist visually impaired individuals in accessingdifficult to use off-the-shelf software for the ibm pc, ibm at, and compatibles. the project will focus on determining a… More

The graphic access sensory system (gass) will enable a visually impaired person to gain access to graphic screens on the ibm pc, ibm at, ibm ps/2, and compatibles. it will convert the graphical screen data into regular text characters. in this way, existing adaptive aids may be usedto output the… More

The portable adaptive reading machine (parm) system will enable a visually impaired person to read printed text at any location. the printed text may be spoken or read in braille. the system is based upon a laptop computer and a hand-held optical scanner. the laptop computer is equipped with a… More

The network architecture speech system (nass) utilizes a new approach in providing excellent access for visually impaired people to off the shelf programs (e.g., wordperfect, lotus 1-2-3) that run on the ibm pc, at, ps/2, and compatibles. it dramatically changes the current sensory adaptive aid… More

The microsoft windows nt (new technology) operating system, released in the second half of 1993, is totally inaccessible to visually impaired students and business professionals. this operating system will be in many colleges and universities for science and math courses and will severely hinder… More

Many visually impaired people have difficulty learning mathematics. The lack of higher math skills limits educational and job opportunities for many visually impaired people since numerous professions are requiring more technical skills. The objective of the Screen Reader Architecture Math System… More

Many visually impaired people have difficulty learning mathematics. The lack of higher math skills limits educational and job opportunities for many visually impaired people since numerous professions are requiring more technical skills. The objective of the Screen Reader Architecture Math System… More

Not Available Foster-Miller, Inc. with their team members will evaluate and demonstrate the potential uses of continuous fiber reinforced hafnium carbide composites for larger scale TPS and leading edge components for the next generation of reentry and hypersonic vehicles. Foster-Miller has… More

DESCRIPTION: Many high schools use a graphing scientific calculator to assist students in math and science courses. These calculators have a built-in screen and displays graphs and perform scientific functions.… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Many high schools use a graphing scientific calculator to assist students in math and science courses. These calculators have a built-in screen and displays graphs and perform scientific functions. These calculators are used widely in higher math (Algebra I and… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Many high schools use a graphing scientific calculator to assist students in math and science courses. These calculators have a built-in screen and displays graphs and perform scientific functions. These calculators are used widely in higher math (Algebra I and… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Many visually impaired students have difficulty learning mathematics. The lack of higher math skills limits educational and job opportunities for many visually impaired people since numerous professions are requiring more technical skills. The objective of the… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Blind and visually impaired people do not have full access to the technology offered by cellular telephones today. Most cell phones rely upon visual displays to relay or communicate information. The lack of a text-to-speech program integrated into cellular… More