PC-based videoke for the blind

Date of Publication

2006

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Subject Categories

Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Antonio S. Gonzales, Jr.

Defense Panel Member


Medi A. Nazar

Enrique M. Manzano
Antonette C. Roque

Abstract/Summary

The study, entitled PC-based Videoke for the Blind, aims to aid visually impaired individuals to sing-along similar to Videoke machines. It uses refreshable Braille cells that provide the output for the blind persons using it while the song is being played.

The thesis used a computer to store the Videoke songs and timing component, an RS232 cable to connect the PC to a microcontroller, which is used as a relay station that converts the output from the PC to the data required to correctly actuate the Braille cells to the corresponding required character. It also made use of a voltage multiplier circuit to power up the IC controlling the Braille cells.

The group tested the system with the help of students from Philippine National School for the Blind. The data obtained from the testing enabled us to derive conclusions that the system can aid the blind people provided that they can, like in actual Videoke machines, read along with the lyrics of the songs.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU13779

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

1 v. (various foliations) : ill. ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Braille music notation; Music for the blind; Music for people with visual disabilities; Musical notation

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