Method to convert non-legible text in voice using the eyes tracking system. (31-Oct-2011)

Method to convert non-legible text in voice using the eyes tracking system .

Persons with vision problems experiences issues when trying to read text from monitors, publicity in the super market, newspapers, or any non-legible text.

For example, a person with vision problems might need to wear darkening eyewear (e.g., sunglasses) in order to better see. If, for some reason, a person does not have their sunglasses, then it might be difficult for them to read a presentation shown through a projector, especially if the presentation has poor resolution. It would also be challenging for them to read signs in a retail store; the product or promotional information is non-legible to them.

A method is needed which allows visually impaired individuals to read and understand any non-legible text.

The disclosed solution is a method which enables a user to hear non-legible text pronounced through headphones. The method uses an eyes tracking system technology to detect the exact position in which the user is looking (e.g., reading the text: "Hello, this is non-legible text" displayed on monitors, computer projections, promotional media, newspapers, etc.) The eyes tracking system is supported by a mini-camera located on any strategic side of the user's body, (e.g., in a hat) or any other side that permits the system to analyze the eyes to discover exactly where the eyes are looking.

Depending on the origin of the non-legible text, the method performs the following actions:

1. Non-legible text comes from a promotional display in a retail environment

2. The system uses the eyes tracking syste...