Smart Cap For Blind

BY

Mr. M.Mahesh (20911A0496)

Guide Name:
Mr. A. LAXMAN
Assistant Professor
Department of ECE

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CONTENT

• Introduction
• What is a Smart Cap?
• System Architecture and Features
• Components
• Flow Chart of Smart Cap
• Limitations
• Future Work
• Features
• Conclusion
• Reference

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 INTRODUCTION

• Many people with vision problems struggle to move around safely.

• This project aims to help by using technology to detect objects and

their distance in real time.

• The Smart Cap uses technology to describe surroundings, recognize

faces, read text, and provide news updates.

• Users can control the Smart Cap with voice commands, making it
easier for them to navigate and understand their surroundings.

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 WHAT IS A SMART CAP?

• The Smart Cap is a special hat that helps people

who can't see well to understand their
surroundings better.

• It uses cameras and smart technology to recognize

things, like faces or text and tells the wearer about
them through sound.

• People can talk to the Smart Cap and ask for help,
making it easier for them to get around and know
what's happening around them.

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 WHY NEED SMART CAP?

Figure: Road crossing problem Figure: Walking problem Figure: Reading Problem

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 COMPONENTS

• Raspberry Pi: Central processing unit

• USB Webcam and Microphone: Input devices for image and voice
recognition
• Earphones: Output device for audio feedback
• Power Source and Extension Cables: Ensuring continuous
operation
• USB Dongle/ Wi-Fi
• USB Speaker /Headphones

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 FLOW CHART OF SMART CAP

Figure: User flow diagram depicting the working flow of the system

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 LIMITATIONS

Speed: Sometimes, the system might be slow, making it take longer to give
information to users.

Accuracy: It might not always get things right, like recognizing faces or reading text,
which could make it less reliable.

Equipment Limits: The current setup might not be strong enough, like not having
enough memory or power, which could affect how well the Smart Cap works.

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 FUTURE WORK

• Faster Performance: Making the system work quicker so users get

information faster and more smoothly.

• Better Accuracy: Improving how well the system recognizes faces and
reads text, even in tricky situations.

• Upgraded Equipment: Getting better hardware to make sure the Smart

Cap works well in all kinds of environments and situations.

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 FEATURES

• Face Recognition: Identifies known faces accurately.

• Image Captioning: Describes surroundings with text.
• Text Recognition: Detects and reads text in images.
• Online Newspaper Reading: Provides access to news articles.
• Voice Command Interface: Allows hands-free operation.
• Real-time Multimodal System: Enables seamless interaction.
• User Flow Diagram: Guides users through the system.
• Performance Analysis: Evaluates system efficiency.

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 CONCLUSION

• The Smart Cap is a game-changer in assistive tech, using deep

learning and IoT to empower visually impaired individuals.

• It's a simple, affordable solution that boosts independence and

accessibility for users.
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• With its ability to enhance quality of life, the Smart Cap embodies the
impact of inclusive design and innovation.

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[3] Amjed S. Al-Fahoum, Heba B. Al-Hmoud, and Ausaila A. Al-Fraihat, “A Smart

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[4] Velázquez R. (2010) Wearable Assistive Devices for the Blind. In: Lay-
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