Abstract
One of the most prominent issues in our society is that visually impaired people face numerous barriers. Smartphones are indispensable in today's information society [11]. With the popularity of the Android operating system, many applications are being developed for smartphone users. In this paper, we propose an innovative concept called "Smart Application for Visually Challenged Individuals". Our goal in designing this application is to empower visually impaired people by assisting them in becoming self-sufficient through the use of technology [1]. In a nutshell, our app will serve as their "EYES". The app's interface is designed to be very user-friendly, allowing users to easily navigate and utilize its features. The app's primary feature is its ability to speak out the text that is visible in photos that you take of road signs or other objects [4]. This functionality is achieved using an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) system, with Google Cloud Vision serving as the API . Voice-based commands can be activated simply by tapping anywhere in the app. After tapping, users can verbally request what they want from the app. This allows the app to audibly communicate the photo's content to the user [8]. To ensure smooth integration and optimal performance, we built the system on Android and included the necessary Google API functionalities.
Keywords
Android, Java, Object Detection , voice Commands
Citations
IRE Journals:
Samender Singh, Mukesh Singla "Secure Sight: Digital-Watermarking-Driven OCR App for Visually Impaired Users on Android" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 7 2026 Page 1791-1796 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713623
IEEE:
Samender Singh, Mukesh Singla
"Secure Sight: Digital-Watermarking-Driven OCR App for Visually Impaired Users on Android" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(7) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713623
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