VIIDA and InViDe: computational approaches for generating and evaluating inclusive image paragraphs for the visually impaired.

Journal: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Existing image description methods when used as Assistive Technologies often fall short in meeting the needs of blind or low vision (BLV) individuals. They tend to either compress all visual elements into brief captions, create disjointed sentences for each image region, or provide extensive descriptions.

Authors

  • Daniel L Fernandes
    Department of Informatics, Universidade Federal de Viçosa - UFV, Viçosa, Brazil.
  • Marcos H F Ribeiro
    Department of Informatics, Universidade Federal de Viçosa - UFV, Viçosa, Brazil.
  • Michel M Silva
    Department of Informatics, Universidade Federal de Viçosa - UFV, Viçosa, Brazil.
  • Fabio R Cerqueira
    Departamento de Informática, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil.