Glossary
Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.
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- Depth Sensing(also: Depth Perception (computer vision), 3D Sensing)
- The ability of a sensor or system to measure the distance from itself to objects in the scene, producing a depth map or point cloud rather than a flat image. Common approaches include stereo vision (triangulating between two cameras), structured light (projecting a known…
- Digital Compass(also: Electronic Compass, Magnetometer)
- An electronic sensor that detects the Earth's magnetic field to determine the direction a person or device is facing, providing heading information in degrees or cardinal directions. In assistive technology for blind and visually impaired users, digital compasses are integrated…
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