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  • Computer Vision
  • Assistive Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Visually impaired individuals face challenges in independently handling cash, particularly in distinguishing different denominations of Euro banknotes.
  • Existing solutions for banknote recognition often lack portability or are not specifically designed for the needs of blind and visually impaired users.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a wearable, portable system for the automatic detection and recognition of Euro banknotes for blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • To enhance the financial independence and daily living capabilities of visually impaired people through accessible technology.

Main Methods:

  • A portable system integrating a Raspberry Pi, a Raspberry Pi camera with No Infrared (NoIR) filter, and infrared illumination was developed.
  • The system utilizes modified Viola and Jones algorithms for banknote detection and Speed Up Robust Features (SURF) technique for banknote value recognition.

Main Results:

  • The system demonstrated a high accuracy rate of 97.5% for banknote value recognition.
  • Banknote detection accuracy was recorded at 84%, indicating robust performance in identifying Euro banknotes.
  • The device, embedded in sunglasses, allows for discreet and independent use by visually impaired individuals.

Conclusions:

  • The developed portable system effectively enables blind and visually impaired users to detect and recognize Euro banknotes.
  • This assistive technology significantly improves the ability of visually impaired individuals to manage cash transactions independently.
  • The high accuracy achieved in recognition highlights the potential of this system for practical application in everyday scenarios.