Currency Features for Visually Impaired People

• Executive Summary
  • Features in Use Worldwide
  • New Banknote Design
  • Feature Assessment Considerations
  • Committee Findings
  • References
• Chapter 1 Introduction
  • References
• Chapter 2 Definition of Needs and Statement of Requirements
  • Target Population
  • Currency Identification Needs
  • Discrimination Versus Absolute Judgment
  • Existing Currency Denomination Techniques
  • User Needs and Requirements
  • Summary
  • References
• Chapter 3 Assessment Methodology for Features for Visually Impaired People
  • Requirements
  • The Ideal Feature
  • Evaluation Strategy
  • Evaluation Framework
  • References
• Chapter 4 Description and Assessment of Features
  • Visual/Tactile Features
  • Visual-Only Features
  • Tactile-Only Features
  • Machine-Readable Features
  • Feature Combinations
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • References
• Chapter 5 Research and Development Needs and Future Directions
  • Empirical/Psychophysical Technical Needs
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • References
• Chapter 6 Implementation Strategies
  • Feature Implementation
  • Field Testing
  • Conclusions and Recommendations
  • References
• Chapter 7 Recommendations
  • Recommended Features
  • Research and Development Opportunities
  • Implementation Strategies
• Appendix A: Executive Summary in Large Print
• Appendix B: Synopsis of National Materials Advisory Board Report 472, Counterfeit Deterrent Features for the Next-Generation Currency Design
• Appendix C: Glossary
• Appendix D: Features in Use Worldwide
• Appendix E: Features Not Subject to Full Evaluation
• Appendix F: Description of the New Design Concept
• Appendix G: Biographies of Committee Members

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