People with Visual Impairment Prefer TV Viewing Using a Contrast Enhancement Consumer Product
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The Belkin RazorVision uses technology previously tested for those with visual impairment to improve video clarity. The device is marketed for home theatre viewers with normal sight. We found it to benefit viewers with visual impairment even with the standard settings, suggesting that the higher enhancement capabilities not accessible from the user interface may benefit this population even more. Preference – Our preference is for oral presentation Symposium topic – Applied Vision/Human Factors
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