Startup RogerVoice Allows for Hard of Hearing and Deaf Phone Calls
Alyson Wyers — September 26, 2014 — Tech
References: hello.rogervoice & techcrunch
A French startup is developing the world's first app that allows hard of hearing and deaf phone calls. Currently seeking finances through crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, RogerVoice does this by transcribing telephone conversations in real time so you can read what the other person is saying.
After working on this technology for a year, RogerVoice is running a Kickstarter campaign to finally launch the Android app, and later the iOS version. A third party transcription service is also involved, which allows the script to be read in a dozen of different languages on your smartphone. On the other end of the deaf phone call the recipient hears a regular conversation, meaning they don't have to install the app or get another person involved.
After working on this technology for a year, RogerVoice is running a Kickstarter campaign to finally launch the Android app, and later the iOS version. A third party transcription service is also involved, which allows the script to be read in a dozen of different languages on your smartphone. On the other end of the deaf phone call the recipient hears a regular conversation, meaning they don't have to install the app or get another person involved.
Trend Themes
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2. Accessible Communication - The trend of accessible communication is creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology sector, as seen with apps like RogerVoice that make phone calls inclusive for all.
3. Crowdfunding for Tech Startups - The trend of crowdfunding for tech startups presents an opportunity for disruptive innovations like RogerVoice to secure funding and launch their products.
Industry Implications
1. Communication - The communication industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing and implementing real-time transcription services for inclusive phone conversations.
2. Technology - The technology industry can capitalize on the disruptive innovation opportunity of accessible communication by creating user-friendly apps and services for hard of hearing and deaf individuals.
3. Crowdfunding - The crowdfunding industry offers a platform for disruptive tech startups like RogerVoice to showcase their innovative products and raise the necessary funds for development and launch.
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