M. Asonuma

Publications (3)0 Total impact

• Conference Proceeding: Presenting the sense of distance by air stimulation to develop an assistive device for the visually impaired

  M. Asonuma, C. Wada
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  ABSTRACT: In this paper, we propose a device that indicates the direction of an obstacle that is encroaching into the path of a visually impaired person who is walking. Our proposed system, which would resemble a pair of eyeglasses, first detects an obstacle and then indicates its direction to the wearer through tactile stimulation to the forehead. This paper describes the preliminary testing for this device which we believe could be an effective tool in assisting the visually impaired to lead more independent lives by allowing for more freedom and safety of movement
  SICE-ICASE, 2006. International Joint Conference; 11/2006
• Conference Proceeding: Basic study on obstacle avoidance system for the visually impaired

  M. Asonuma, M. Matsumoto, C. Wada
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  ABSTRACT: In this paper, we propose a device that indicates the direction of an obstacle that is encroaching into the path of a walking visually impaired person. Our proposed system, which would resemble a pair of eyeglasses, first detects an obstacle and then indicates its direction to the wearer by tactile stimulation to the forehead. This paper describes the preliminary testing for this device which we believe could be an effective tool in assisting the visually impaired lead more independent lives by allowing more freedom and safety of movement.
  SICE 2004 Annual Conference; 09/2004
• Article: Issues facing system vendors as we approach the 21st century and expected roles--implementing a hospital information system providing greater patient satisfaction.

  M Asonuma
  Studies in health technology and informatics 02/1998; 52 Pt 1:suppl 23-7.