Audio feedback is defined as a positive feedback of acoustic signals where an audio input and output form a loop, and may be utilized artistically. This article presents new context-based controls over audio feedback, leading to the generation of des...
Remote operations have been greatly enhanced by advancements in technology, enabling remote control of machinery in hazardous environments. However, it is still a challenge to design remote control interfaces and provide feedback in a way that would...
Recent studies suggest that real-time auditory feedback is an effective method to facilitate motor learning. The evaluation of the parameter mapping (sound-to-movement mapping) is a crucial, yet frequently neglected step in the development of audio f...
In active noise control (ANC) headphones, the audio signal is modified together with the primary noise if a feedback controller is used. Although this problem can be alleviated with an FIR model of the secondary path, practical implementations are us...
Audio-integrated feedback active noise control (AFANC) systems deliver wideband audio signals and cancel low frequency narrowband noises simultaneously. The conventional AFANC system uses single-rate processing with fullband adaptive active noise con...
The creation of imaginary worlds has been the focus of philosophical discourse and artistic practice for millennia. Humans have long evolved to use media and imagination to express their inner worlds outwardly via artistic practice. As a fundamental...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of real-time audio ventilation feedback on the survival of patients with an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) during advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) performed by paramedics. This research...
Background: Mixed Reality (MR) environments rely on multimodal feedback to enrich sensory integration and realism, which enhances User Experience (UX). Prior studies have shown the benefits of haptic feedback in audio–visual MR medical training...
Drivers with color vision deficiency (CVD) often face difficulty recognizing traffic light colors at intersections. Relying solely on their limited color vision can increase safety risks while driving in urban environments. In the era of technologica...
The growing need to safeguard sensitive data in various fields, including in relation to education, banking over the phone, private voice conferences, and the military, has grown as dependence on technology in daily life has increased. Encryption sch...
Laser intensity noise suppression has essential effects on preparation and characterization of the audio-frequency squeezed vacuum state of light based on a sub-threshold optical parametric oscillator (OPO). We have implemented two feedback loops by...
This article reports the design, implementation, and formative perception-based evaluation of an early-stage virtual reality (VR) prototype that integrates a virtual cane, localized haptic feedback, 3D audio, and a three-layer bioinspired sensing fra...
Homebalance Stability medical device, based on audio-visual feedback and Nintendo Wii Balance Board, is a suitable tool for telerehabilitation of balance issues in patients with brain damage. The main goal was to expand the system by energy expenditu...
The open-water training conditions in sailing sports limit the coach’s ability to provide instructions. Auditory feedback provided using a smartphone application in real-time seems to be a promising tool in the training process. The aim of the...
This article contributes to the discourse on how contemporary computer and information technology may help in improving foreign language learning not only by supporting better and more flexible workflow and digitizing study materials but also through...
The importance of learners’ cognitive and affective engagement with teachers’ feedback has been recognized, but they remained underexplored. To bridge this gap, this qualitative research aims to understand the dynamics of low-proficiency...
A library of piano samples composed of binaural recordings and keyboard vibrations has been built, with the aim of sharing accurate data that in recent years have successfully advanced the knowledge on several aspects about the musical keyboard and i...
Navigational aids play a vital role in enhancing the mobility and independence of blind and visually impaired (VI) individuals. However, existing solutions often present challenges related to discomfort, complexity, and limited ability to provide det...
In this paper, a system for gait training and rehabilitation for Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients in a daily life setting is presented. It is based on a wearable architecture aimed at the provision of real-time auditory feedback. Recent studies have...
Students often utilize audio media during online or offline courses. However, lecture audio data are mostly unstructured and extensive, so they are more challenging in information browsing (i.e., chaining, linking, extraction, and evaluation of relev...
Background: Augmenting auditory feedback through an error-augmentation paradigm could facilitate the perception and correction of gait asymmetry in stroke survivors, but how such a paradigm should be tailored to individual asymmetry profiles remains...
Improving the quality of life for people with vision impairments has been an important goal in the research and design of assistive devices for several decades. This paper seeks to further that goal by introducing a novel assistive technology platfor...
A growing body of work on musical haptics focuses on vibrotactile feedback, while musical applications of force feedback, though more than four decades old, are sparser. This paper reviews related work combining music and haptics, focusing on force f...
Literature shows an increasing interest for the development of augmented reality (AR) applications in several fields, including rehabilitation. Current studies show the need for new rehabilitation tools for upper extremity, since traditional interven...
After neurological injury, individuals often undergo physical therapy to regain motor function, which can be supplemented with use of virtual reality (VR). Rehabilitation commonly employs methods that encourage movement variability to promote functio...
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Although the use of audio feedback with devices such as metronomes during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a simple method for improving CPR quality, its effect on the quality of pediatric CPR has not been adequately evaluated. In this study, 6...
Augmented Reality (AR) is rapidly advancing, with a new focus on broadening accessibility beyond the visually dominant interfaces. This study explores the integration of audio-based non-visual interfaces within AR, aiming to cater to a diverse audien...
This systematic review synthesizes 82 peer-reviewed studies published between 2014 and 2024 on the use of audio features in educational research. We define audio features as descriptors extracted from audio recordings of educational interactions, inc...
The past 15 years of extensive experience teaching VR system development has taught us that haptic feedback must be more sophisticatedly integrated into VR systems, alongside the already realistic high-fidelity visual and audio feedback. The third ge...
High Efficiency Advanced Audio Coding (HE-AAC) is a lossy compression method for digital audio data which supplies high-quality audio at a very low bit rate. In this paper, the audio blind watermarking algorithm, on the basis of autocorrelation modul...
Tactile maps designed for individuals with blindness can greatly improve their mobility, safety and access to new locations. While 3D-printed maps have already been demonstrated to be a powerful tool for delivering spatial information, they might not...
Improving audio production tools provides a great opportunity for meaningful enhancement of creative activities due to the disconnect between existing tools and the conceptual frameworks within which many people work. In our work, we focus on bridgin...
This study explores the conventional ‘funneling’ method by introducing two extra locations beyond the virtual reality (VR) controller boundaries, terming it the extended funneling technique. Thirty-two participants engaged in a localizati...
This paper presents a study evaluating the perceptual similarity between artificial reverberation algorithms and acoustic measurements. An online headphone-based listening test was conducted and data were collected from 20 expert assessors. Seven rev...
Research from psychology has suggested that body movement may directly activate emotional experiences. Movement-based emotion regulation is the most readily available but often underutilized strategy for emotion regulation. This research aims to inve...
Individuals suffering from visual impairments and blindness encounter difficulties in moving independently and overcoming various problems in their routine lives. As a solution, artificial intelligence and computer vision approaches facilitate blind...
For architects, real-time 3D visual rendering of CAD-models is a valuable tool. The architect usually perceives the visual appearance of the building interior in a natural and realistic way during the design process. Unfortunately this only emphasize...
Existing methods to obtain position from inertial sensors typically use a combination of multiple sensors and orientation modeling; thus, obtaining position from a single inertial sensor is highly desirable given the decreased setup time and reduced...
We designed and implemented facial recognition smart glasses to assist visually impaired individuals in recognizing people and navigating their environment safely and independently. The smart glasses utilize a Raspberry Pi 4 as the processing unit, i...
The material of an object is an inherent property that can be perceived through various sensory modalities, yet the integration of multisensory information substantially improves the accuracy of these perceptions. For example, differentiating between...
Movement sonification has emerged as a promising approach for rehabilitation and motion control. Despite significant advancements in sensor technologies, challenges remain in developing cost-effective, user-friendly, and reliable systems for gait det...
This narrative case study investigated English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ sustainable strategies in giving feedback and the factors influencing feedback decision-making in learner-centered language learning classroom in the Chinese c...
This study investigates the impact of audio feedback on cognitive performance during VR puzzle games using EEG analysis. Thirty participants played three different VR puzzle games under two conditions (with and without audio) while their brain activi...
Talking face generation aims to produce high-fidelity, temporally coherent videos of speakers with synchronized lip movements aligned to input audio. neural radiance fields (NeRF) are widely adopted due to their realistic modeling capabilities. Howev...
This paper presents the design, development, and feasibility testing of a wearable sonification system for real-time posture monitoring and feedback. The system utilizes inexpensive motion sensors integrated into a compact, wearable package to measur...
This paper presents the development and evaluation of a smartphone application designed to improve accessibility for blind users. It uses the lightweight EfficientDet-lite2 model and the comprehensive COCO dataset in order to provide real-time object...
Museums serve as essential cultural centers, yet their mostly visual exhibits restrict access for blind and partially sighted (BPS) individuals. While recent technological advances have started to bridge this gap, many accessibility solutions focus m...
Although most readers associate the term virtual reality (VR) with visually appealing entertainment content, this technology also promises to be helpful to disadvantaged people like blind or visually impaired people. While overcoming physical objects...
With the increase in the number of sensory substitution devices, the engineering community is confronted with a new challenge: ensuring user training in safe virtual environments before using these devices in real-life situations. We developed a game...
Problem-Based Learning has been recognized as a fundamental approach in Science Education. Studies show that the success of this approach depends on students’ ability to self-regulate their learning and on teacher feedback. However, research on...
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