Questionnaire
The questionnaire is divided into five sections:
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Background Information
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Identification of the Problem
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Details for the Implementation of the Device
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Portability and Convenience of the Device
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Direct Input from the subject
Section A: Background Information
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Do you know how to type?
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Have you ever used a computer?
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Do you currently have access to computers?
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Have you been blind since birth? If not, how old were you
when you became blind, and what were the circumstances behind it?
Section B: Identification of the Problem
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What places do you usually go to? How often do you go there?
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Do you ever lose your way when going there? What causes you
to lose your way? How often?
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What do you do when you lose your way?
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Can you easily understand the directions obtained from the
strangers?
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Do you experience any other problems when you are seeking
help? What kind of problem do you have?
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Are you comfortable seeking help from a stranger?
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If you need to visit places you have never been before, what
do you do?
Section C: Details for the Implementation of the Device
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Do you know the name of street you are on when you are making
a trip?
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Are you familiar with distance unit, like feet, yards or
miles? If I tell you that you need to walk about 100 feet to reach the
destination, do you know how much you need to walk in order to reach that
place?
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Are you familiar with directions, like east, south, west
and north? If I tell you that you are on M Street and facing North, are
you able to know which way you need to go then? If I tell you that you
are on M Street and facing North and you need to go west, are you able
to know which way you need to go then?
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Are you familiar with directions, like left, right, front
and back?
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Do you have problems identifying blocks of streets? If I
tell you that you need to go forward for three blocks and turn right, will
you be able to find your way?
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How do you identify your way? What kinds of directions do
you memorize? (like steps, feet or blocks and right/left or east/south/west/north)
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If you lose your way, what kind of information do you need
(or you want to get) in order to resume your trip?
Section D: Portability and Convenience
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Have you ever used a headphone? Do you like them?
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Will it bother you if you have to wear a headphone during
your trip?
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Are you able to find your way if you have to listen to instructions
and walking at the same time?
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How do you locate an item in your home?
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Have you ever lost an item on the street? How do you find
them?
Section E: Direct Input from the subject
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Do you want a device, which can give you your present location
on the street? Will it help you a lot if you have one?
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Do you want a device, which can give you directions to your
destination? Will it help you a lot if you have one?
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What kind of information do you want if you lose your way
during your trip? What kinds of directions do you want? How much details?
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If we create a device, which can give you directions to your
destination, how much are you willing to pay for it to obtain one?