The Samsung Ultrasonic Phone Cover Assists the Blind in New Areas
Eric Westcott — March 17, 2014 — Tech
References: samsungmobilepress & theverge
The 'Samsung Ultrasonic' phone cover makes navigating new areas for the blind less daunting. For the blind who do not use the assistance of seeing-eye dogs or a cane, this is the perfect accessory for their smartphone.
The 'Samsung Ultrasonic' acts like echo location for your phone. Your phone will send you notifications by either vibrations or voice commands when you are about to walk into a person or if there is an obstacle nearby that you want to avoid that is within a two-meter radius around you.
The cover allows your phone to "detect, scan, and read text on paper placed below it out loud." Not being able to see while out in public is hard when you must rely on familiarity and the kindness of strangers. The 'Samsung Ultrasonic' brings a new wave of innovations geared towards people living with disabilities.
The 'Samsung Ultrasonic' acts like echo location for your phone. Your phone will send you notifications by either vibrations or voice commands when you are about to walk into a person or if there is an obstacle nearby that you want to avoid that is within a two-meter radius around you.
The cover allows your phone to "detect, scan, and read text on paper placed below it out loud." Not being able to see while out in public is hard when you must rely on familiarity and the kindness of strangers. The 'Samsung Ultrasonic' brings a new wave of innovations geared towards people living with disabilities.
Trend Themes
1. Assistive Technology for the Blind - Opportunity for developing new smartphone accessories that assist blind individuals in navigating new areas and reading text.
2. Obstacle Detection and Warning Systems - Opportunity to create innovative solutions for detecting obstacles and alerting users through vibrations or voice commands on smartphones.
3. Inclusive Design for Disabilities - Opportunity to design products and services that cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Accessories - Opportunity for smartphone accessory manufacturers to create and market assistive devices for the blind.
2. Sensor Technology - Opportunity for companies specializing in sensor technology to develop innovative sensor systems for obstacle detection and avoidance.
3. Accessibility and Assistive Technology - Opportunity for businesses in the accessibility and assistive technology sector to create products and services that cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities.
4.3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
