The Money Identifier Makes Blind Bill-Paying Descrete
Amelia Roblin — September 8, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: behance.net & designbuzz
Added independence for the visually impaired is granted with this innovative Money Identifier. Matching the dimensions of a checkbook, this ingenious electronic device has been designed to scan bills and reproduce their monetary sums in tactile braille characters.
Part of the aluminum case has been filled with injection molded plastic that configures itself into raised dot patterns, but if you'd rather hear the amount uttered, the gadget is capable of that as well. Jacob Rynkiewicz's invention has a voice function that can be played in three volumes, with the lowest inaudible to anyone but the user with his ear to the device.
Cleverly, the Money Identifier can receive a software update via USB if the design of the paper notes should change. I would love to know how many different currencies you can store on this scanner.
Part of the aluminum case has been filled with injection molded plastic that configures itself into raised dot patterns, but if you'd rather hear the amount uttered, the gadget is capable of that as well. Jacob Rynkiewicz's invention has a voice function that can be played in three volumes, with the lowest inaudible to anyone but the user with his ear to the device.
Cleverly, the Money Identifier can receive a software update via USB if the design of the paper notes should change. I would love to know how many different currencies you can store on this scanner.
Trend Themes
1. Tactile Money Identifiers - A trend towards devices that scan and reproduce the monetary sums of bills in tactile braille characters or voice function is rising to increase independence for the visually impaired.
2. Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired - The development of technology catered towards individuals with visual impairments is an emerging trend with opportunities to innovate and improve daily living for increased independence.
3. Currency Scanning Upgrades - A trend towards currency scanning devices that can receive software updates via USB to adapt to changing currency designs is developing with the potential for continued innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can benefit from continued innovation using tactile and voice technology for the visually impaired.
2. Banking and Finance - The banking and finance industry can benefit from creating more accessible ways for the visually impaired to manage and pay bills.
3. Technology Hardware - The technology hardware industry can benefit from developing more advanced and adaptable currency scanning devices with innovative features.
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