WE have one NVDA add on "Cloud vision" for reading images on web pages. i assume it uses this google cloud vision facility
On 30/05/2023, NIKHIL KUKDE <nigooglk...@gmail.com> wrote: > information on algorithmic image description for visually impaired. > > Algorithmic image description is a type of technology that uses artificial > intelligence to generate text descriptions of images. This can be helpful > for people who are visually impaired, as it allows them to access the > information that is contained in images. > > There are a number of different algorithmic image description systems > available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Some systems are > better at describing certain types of images, such as photographs or > paintings. Others are better at describing specific objects or scenes. > > In general, algorithmic image description systems work by first extracting > features from the image. These features can include the objects that are > present in the image, their colors, their shapes, and their positions. The > system then uses these features to generate a text description of the > image. > > The quality of the text descriptions generated by algorithmic image > description systems can vary. Some systems are able to generate very > accurate and detailed descriptions, while others are less accurate. The > quality of the descriptions also depends on the quality of the images that > are being described. > > Despite the limitations, algorithmic image description systems can be a > valuable tool for people who are visually impaired. They can provide access > to information that would otherwise be unavailable, and they can help > people to better understand the world around them. > > Here are some of the benefits of using algorithmic image description for > visually impaired people: > > * Increased access to information: Algorithmic image description systems > can help visually impaired people to access information that is contained > in images. This can include information about news stories, products, and > even social media posts. > * Improved understanding of the world: By providing descriptions of images, > algorithmic image description systems can help visually impaired people to > better understand the world around them. This can be especially helpful for > children, who are still learning about the world. > * Increased independence: Algorithmic image description systems can help > visually impaired people to be more independent. For example, they can use > these systems to read signs and menus, or to identify products in stores. > > Here are some of the challenges of using algorithmic image description for > visually impaired people: > > * Accuracy: The accuracy of algorithmic image description systems can vary. > Some systems are more accurate than others, but even the best systems can > make mistakes. > * Cost: Algorithmic image description systems can be expensive. This can be > a barrier for some people, especially those who are living on a limited > income. > * Accessibility: Some algorithmic image description systems are not > accessible to all visually impaired people. For example, some systems > require the use of a screen reader, which can be difficult to use for some > people. > > Overall, algorithmic image description is a promising technology that has > the potential to improve the lives of visually impaired people. However, > there are still some challenges that need to be addressed before these > systems can be widely adopted. > > Links to algorithmic image description systems that are accessible with > screen readers: > > Google Cloud Vision API: This API can be used to generate text descriptions > of images. It is accessible with screen readers and can be used to describe > images on websites, in documents, and in other places. > > https://www.simpleocr.com/product/google-cloud-vision-api/ > > Microsoft Azure Computer Vision API: This API can also be used to generate > text descriptions of images. It is accessible with screen readers and can > be used to describe images on websites, in documents, and in other places. > > https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/38646.getting-started-with-cognitive-services-vision.aspx > > Amazon Rekognition: This service can be used to generate text descriptions > of images. It is accessible with screen readers and can be used to describe > images on websites, in documents, and in other places. > > https://medium.com/analytics-vidhya/getting-started-on-amazon-rekognition-and-using-their-sdks-9b8e7dee3048 > > To use an algorithmic image description system, you will need to first > upload the image that you want to describe to the system. Once the image > has been uploaded, the system will generate a text description of the > image. The text description will be displayed in a text box or in a speech > output. > > Here are some tips for using algorithmic image description systems: > > Make sure that the image is high quality. The better the quality of the > image, the better the text description will be. > > Avoid using images that are too complex or that contain a lot of text. > These images can be difficult for the system to describe. > > If the system generates a text description that is not accurate, you can > try uploading the image again. Sometimes, the system can generate a better > text description if the image is uploaded again. > > Overall, algorithmic image description systems can be a valuable tool for > people who are visually impaired. 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