**Research group the project belongs to: Machine Learning and Soft Computing (MLSC)**
**Research group the project belongs to: Machine Learning and Soft Computing (MLSC)**
**Research area the project belongs to: ICT for Development (ICTD)**
**Research area the project belongs to: ICT for Development (ICTD)**
**Main objective: ****
**Main objective: ****
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By tracking product pricing and calculating purchases, the price computation component aids with billing.
By tracking product pricing and calculating purchases, the price computation component aids with billing.
The solution is intended to be a supplement to everyday items, lowering the consumers' total cost of ownership. Finally create the IOT device.
The solution is intended to be a supplement to everyday items, lowering the consumers' total cost of ownership. Finally create the IOT device.
**Main Research questions :**
**Main Research questions :**
Blind persons have significant challenges when navigating a crowded store. Due to crowded pathways, difficult-to-read signs, and crowded passageways, finding products can take some time and be frustrating. This is where a supermarket's blind-friendly assistive technology may come in handy. IOT should assist and direct blind people through the market in real time. It may make use of several technologies, including audio directing, object detection, and voice control. The system may use an assistive technologies display or another sensory interface to provide responses and additional details.
Blind persons have significant challenges when navigating a crowded store. Due to crowded pathways, difficult-to-read signs, and crowded passageways, finding products can take some time and be frustrating. This is where a supermarket's blind-friendly assistive technology may come in handy. IOT should assist and direct blind people through the market in real time. It may make use of several technologies, including audio directing, object detection, and voice control. The system may use an assistive technologies display or another sensory interface to provide responses and additional details.
One of the main features of the assistive system should be its ability to direct the user to specific items within the store. For, the system should provide audio instructions on how to identify the right section when a user mentions the name of an item they are looking for, followed by specific assistance on where to find the item inside that store.
One of the main features of the assistive system should be its ability to direct the user to specific items within the store. For, the system should provide audio instructions on how to identify the right section when a user mentions the name of an item they are looking for, followed by specific assistance on where to find the item inside that store.
The system should be able to provide details about the layout of the store, such as exits, restrooms, and checkout lines. The user should always have access to this information, enabling them to find the desired location quickly. Additionally, the assistive system might be connected to the inventory management system of the store, giving real-time information on the stock of items. For instance, if a user is looking for a specific brand of cereal, the system might let them know if it is currently in stock and point them in the right direction for the store where they can buy it.
The system should be able to provide details about the layout of the store, such as exits, restrooms, and checkout lines. The user should always have access to this information, enabling them to find the desired location quickly. Additionally, the assistive system might be connected to the inventory management system of the store, giving real-time information on the stock of items. For instance, if a user is looking for a specific brand of cereal, the system might let them know if it is currently in stock and point them in the right direction for the store where they can buy it.
And last, a supermarket's accessibility features for the blind could significantly improve their ability to shop. By providing real-time guidance and support, the device may enable blind people to move through the store more easily and independently, avoiding the anxiety and frustration that are sometimes associated with grocery shopping. The ability to navigate in a new environment and to plan a safe route to the intended location are one of the most difficult challenges that persons with visual difficulties face in their everyday activities.
And last, a supermarket's accessibility features for the blind could significantly improve their ability to shop. By providing real-time guidance and support, the device may enable blind people to move through the store more easily and independently, avoiding the anxiety and frustration that are sometimes associated with grocery shopping. The ability to navigate in a new environment and to plan a safe route to the intended location are one of the most difficult challenges that persons with visual difficulties face in their everyday activities.
01.**• Individual research question - IT20009854 - W.R.A.Kaushalya**
01.**• **Individual research question - **IT20009854 - W.R.A.Kaushalya******
Supermarket item quality detection
Supermarket item quality detection
The term "supermarket item quality detection subcomponent" refers to a specific component of a broader assistive system for blind people that is meant to aid them in navigating and identifying the quality of products in a supermarket.
The term "supermarket item quality detection subcomponent" refers to a specific component of a broader assistive system for blind people that is meant to aid them in navigating and identifying the quality of products in a supermarket.
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2.An innovative application for packaging and quality control in the food business is called Vegetable Vision. In order to ensure consistent quality and boost packing effectiveness, it inspects and analyzes fruits and vegetables using cutting-edge imaging technology.
2.An innovative application for packaging and quality control in the food business is called Vegetable Vision. In order to ensure consistent quality and boost packing effectiveness, it inspects and analyzes fruits and vegetables using cutting-edge imaging technology.
02.*** Individual research question - IT19099132 - R.W.P.C.Rajakaruna ******
02.*** Individual research question - IT19099132 - R.W.P.C.Rajakaruna ******
Assist the blind person in navigating outdoors by providing speech directions for road signs and assisting in finding direction using voice navigation and create the IOT device.
Assist the blind person in navigating outdoors by providing speech directions for road signs and assisting in finding direction using voice navigation and create the IOT device.
Giving speech directions for traffic signs and aiding with direction-finding with a voice navigation system are two ways to help a blind person navigate outdoors
Giving speech directions for traffic signs and aiding with direction-finding with a voice navigation system are two ways to help a blind person navigate outdoors
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1.In order to train the system and increase its object identification accuracy, this unique technique requires gathering additional photos from a variety of classifications.
1.In order to train the system and increase its object identification accuracy, this unique technique requires gathering additional photos from a variety of classifications.
2.Android mobile application with GPS reading capabilities, to guide the user from her home to the supermarket.
2.Android mobile application with GPS reading capabilities, to guide the user from her home to the supermarket.
03.**Individual research question - IT20102814 - K.D.K.B.U.Perera.**
03.**Individual research question - IT20102814 - K.D.K.B.U.Perera.**
Supermarket products price detection and total bill calculation.
Supermarket products price detection and total bill calculation.
Computer vision and image processing methods are used in the Supermarket items price detection and total bill calculation subcomponent of a blind person assistive system to identify product prices and determine the total bill amount.
Computer vision and image processing methods are used in the Supermarket items price detection and total bill calculation subcomponent of a blind person assistive system to identify product prices and determine the total bill amount.
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1 With the help of this invention, you can accurately and effectively keep track of your spending by calculating the entire cost of the goods you've bought.
1 With the help of this invention, you can accurately and effectively keep track of your spending by calculating the entire cost of the goods you've bought.
2.All CNN convolutional levels on the whole input image instead of on disjoint candidate sub-windows.
2.All CNN convolutional levels on the whole input image instead of on disjoint candidate sub-windows.
04.**.Individual research question - IT20219734 - S.P.E.Sanjaya**
04.**.Individual research question - IT20219734 - S.P.E.Sanjaya**
Super Market Item details detection.
Super Market Item details detection.
Reading assistant aid when a blind person wants to read a physical reading material.
Reading assistant aid when a blind person wants to read a physical reading material.
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2.Future work will implement some of these modules and investigate fusion of each module results.
2.Future work will implement some of these modules and investigate fusion of each module results.
