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Visual signal device (VSD) for deaf sports athletics Malaysia

Zulkiflli, Nur Amira and Soeed, Kamaruzaman and Zulkapri, Izwyn and Yahya, Azli and Idris, Muhammad Iqbal Tariq and Phang, Fatin Aliah and Nawi, Nina Diana and Mohd Muji, Siti Zarina and Jamil Alsayaydeh, Jamil Abedalrahim and Ghazali, Zulkipli and Bain, Mohd Yazid and Pusppanathan, Jaysuman (2019) Visual signal device (VSD) for deaf sports athletics Malaysia. Journal of Tomography System & Sensors Application, 2 (2). pp. 55-58. ISSN 2636-9133

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Abstract

Previous study revealed that the advancement of technology has widen the potential for all individual including the disable to participate in any sport competition. Deaflympicand Malaysia Deaf Games,SOPMArespectively provide the opportunity for the deaf people to compete in sports event internationally and locally. From the literature, it is shown that deaf individuals have some visual-spatial advantages relative to hearing individuals. Hence, in this study, Visual Signal Device (VSD)beingdeveloped as a sight-based visual starting system for deaf sports athletes in track and field event. VSD system consist of a RGB LED panel, controller and the SEIKO brand electronic gun. The VSD system were exploredto see its effectiveness during the sports for deaf people. The results show that, VSD successfully employed during the recent SOPMA2018 in Perak, Malaysia

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:Visual Signal Device, Deafness, Deaflympic
Subjects:H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Divisions:Biosciences and Medical Engineering
ID Code:88272
Deposited By: Siti Norlela Isnin
Deposited On:15 Dec 2020 10:50
Last Modified:15 Dec 2020 10:50

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