The EyeMusic App Converts Color into Sound for the Blind
Michael Baxter — March 15, 2014 — Social Good
References: brain.huji.ac.il & psfk
The EyeMusic app is a very specific and useful app for use by the blind. The app converts color to sound allowing for people with limited sight the ability to travel around without worries. The app works on both the iPhone and the Android OS and will feature many different aspects to help the blind outside of the color conversion aspect.
EyeMusic uses a system called vOICe, which at first sounds garbled and confusing, but when a user learns how to use it, can be very helpful. Brightness is conveyed through volume and different colors are conveyed through different instruments.
The other aspects of the EyeMusic app include a face detector, compass and GPS essentially outfitting the wearer with everything that they may need to travel safely. Blindness can be debilitating, but with EyeMusic, there's help on the way.
EyeMusic uses a system called vOICe, which at first sounds garbled and confusing, but when a user learns how to use it, can be very helpful. Brightness is conveyed through volume and different colors are conveyed through different instruments.
The other aspects of the EyeMusic app include a face detector, compass and GPS essentially outfitting the wearer with everything that they may need to travel safely. Blindness can be debilitating, but with EyeMusic, there's help on the way.
Trend Themes
1. Color-to-sound Conversion Technology - Companies that develop color-to-sound conversion technology could revolutionize the lifestyle of people with disabilities, such as the blind.
2. Assistive Technologies for the Blind - Developing assistive technologies that utilize computer vision, GPS, and sound could be the next wave of innovation for helping visually impaired individuals.
3. Mobile Apps for the Blind - Developing mobile apps that target the specific needs of the visually impaired, such as those which apply machine learning and data science to predict potential barriers to safe travel, could help spur further innovation in this market segment.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Developing visual aid technology like EyeMusic could be a game-changer for visually impaired individuals, which in turn could lead to the creation of new businesses and business models in the healthcare sector.
2. Tech - Creating enhanced mobile applications that merge color-to-sound conversion technology with computer vision and GPS could be the next big thing in tech for the visually impaired.
3. Education - Using virtual reality and sensory technology in education could help visually impaired individuals more fully participate and succeed in classrooms and learning environments.
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