The Communicaid Sound System Helps the Deaf
Michael Hines — October 12, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: jaepyunglee & yankodesign
The Communicaid Sound System is an ambitious collection of gadgets designed to help the deaf interpret and understand sounds from the world around them. The Communicaid Sound System was designed by Jae Pyung Lee and consists of three gadgets.
The Communicaid Visual Sound Station is designed to capture certain sounds such as doorbells and fire alarms and translate them into understandable images. The Visual Sound Glasses are designed for outdoor use, and tell the wearer what direction a sound is coming from, and how loud it is via a series of LED lights placed near the eyes. The final piece of the Communicaid Sound System is the Mobile Communicator, a cellphone-like device that captures and translates conversation.
The Communicaid Sound System is still just a concept, but hopefully at least one of these gadgets will become a reality soon.
The Communicaid Visual Sound Station is designed to capture certain sounds such as doorbells and fire alarms and translate them into understandable images. The Visual Sound Glasses are designed for outdoor use, and tell the wearer what direction a sound is coming from, and how loud it is via a series of LED lights placed near the eyes. The final piece of the Communicaid Sound System is the Mobile Communicator, a cellphone-like device that captures and translates conversation.
The Communicaid Sound System is still just a concept, but hopefully at least one of these gadgets will become a reality soon.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Hearing Aids - The development of hearing aids that incorporate technological advancements that enhance the wearer's experience.
2. Assistive Technology - Improving existing technologies to help individuals with disabilities better navigate the world around them.
3. Multisensory Translation Devices - Developing devices that can translate between senses to better assist individuals with disabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can utilize technological advancements like the Communicaid Sound System to improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing disabilities.
2. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can create hearing aids that don't just enhance a user's ability to hear sound, but also help them interpret and understand it better.
3. Technology - As the technology behind the Communicaid Sound System advances, it has potential to disrupt multiple industries through the development of other assistive technologies.
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