Studies on vision enhancement with optoelectronical devices

Abstract

This paper describes the development of functions and tests for the prototype of a vision enhancement system within the TIDE Project 1211-"POVES". POVES is the acronym for Portable Optoelectronic Vision Enhancement System. It addresses such kinds of visual impairments which cannot or only insufficiently be compensated by conventional means like eye glasses, contact lenses, drugs or surgical intervention. POVES consists of a battery operated portable image processing system and a head-worn spectacle part carrying CCD cameras and LCD displays. The results of the technical and clinical tests with a prototype are discussed. As a first overcome of this project a device called NiViS to tackle night vision problems is expected to be put on the market within 1997.