Finger-mounted Camera

A small camera device worn on the finger that enables direct, tactile interaction with printed documents for blind and low-vision users. Unlike handheld or phone-based cameras, finger-mounted systems allow users to trace text with their finger while receiving real-time feedback about their position on the page. This approach provides spatial awareness of document layout and a more embodied reading experience, though it typically requires more physical and cognitive effort than mobile OCR applications. Examples include research prototypes like HandSight and FingerReader.