Biomimetic image processing for retinal prostheses: peripheral saliency cues.

TitleBiomimetic image processing for retinal prostheses: peripheral saliency cues.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsParikh, NJ, McIntosh, BP, Tanguay, AR, Humayun, MS, Weiland, JD
JournalConf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
Volume2009
Pagination4569-72
Date Published2009
ISSN1557-170X
KeywordsAlgorithms, Cues, Head Movements, Humans, Image Processing, Computer-Assisted, Prostheses and Implants, Retina, Visual Fields
Abstract

Retinal prosthesis recipients may still have degraded vision, such that additional information about their surroundings may help them perform certain tasks. We evaluate a system that provides cues that point towards important objects. Using a simulated vision grid of 6 x 10 pixels, subjects perform object location and mobility tasks with and without the help of cues. The velocity of head movement in degrees per second and the time taken by subjects to finish the tasks are recorded. Results show that a cueing system may help to reduce and organize the head movements of the subjects, whereas a time benefit exists in object location but not in mobility tasks.

DOI10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5332691
Alternate JournalConf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
PubMed ID19963840