A prototype of a new microcomputer-based """"""""intelligent"""""""" magnifier, the Digital Document Magnifier (DDM), will be constructed for use as a low vision aid. The DDM uses a high resolution scanner to provide CCTV-like ease of document image acquisition and image quality, together with the convenience of magnified image manipulation of previous computer-based magnifiers, as well as offering low vision """"""""user friendly"""""""" features not provided on any previous magnification system. The system is controlled entirely by a trackball, mouse or joystick, including parameter modification by the user via pull down menu. It is anticipated that a dedicated standalone portable version of the DDM could be designed, under a Phase II proposal, that could be produced at an end user cost of less than $2,500.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
5R44EY007816-03
Application #
3507662
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (SSS (B3))
Project Start
1989-09-30
Project End
1992-09-29
Budget Start
1990-09-30
Budget End
1992-09-29
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Winchester Digital Systems
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Cambridge
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02138