1. Introduction
The statistical evidence from the National Institute of Health (USA) (2011) reveals and estimates that the cases of blindness are going to double in every 20 years. Therefore, it is crucially important to invent new technologies and devices to deal with this inevitable problem. Carroll summaries the impacts of blindness include the loss of psychological security, basic skills for living, communication, appreciation and the whole personality. Literature from Emile Durkheim (1897) suggests that social discrimination and isolation can even lead to egoistic suicide. The Electronic Glasses are invented exclusively for the blind that aims to assist them to live in a more convenient manner as well as to re-build their self-confidence and self-esteem. Most importantly, this pair of glasses can help them to integrate with the society again and make their life easier and better.
2.1 Basic Structure and Design
The invention can be considered to be a package of two items, the glasses and Bluetooth device.
The appearance of the Electronic Glasses is likely to be the same as what we are wearing, except, conventional and infrared micro-cameras are located at the two front corners on the frame and a small button for the connection with the service center is placed on its arm. Meanwhile, two important software Global Positioning System (GPS) and JAWS are imbedded within the glasses whereas the connecting unit, central processing unit (CPU) is inserted inside the glasses. Since different components in the glasses are connected by wires, the frame is made of plastic so as to prevent potential electric shocks. With respect to the environmental friendliness and lifetime, lithium-ion batteries are used.
On the other hand, the micropho...
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3. Conclusion
Undoubtedly, the Electronic Glasses cannot able to make the blind to live like a normal person, but it can definitely make them to live in a relatively more delightful and extraordinary way. They can enjoy their life in diverse ways, with much more convenient transporting choices to travel around whereas cooking will be safe and sound and having meals in restaurants will not be a problem anymore because they can now able to read the menu. Besides, they no longer need to be desperate about their loss in the ability for written communication as well as bringing the giant device, optacon with them all the time. Fears and feeling about getting lost and no-one to count on will be vanished. In conclusion, the Electronic Glasses do not only bring the blind convenience but at the same time help them to integrate with society again.
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