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Text-Narrating Apps

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Microsoft's 'Seeing AI' App Can Now Read Handwriting and Documents Aloud

— December 15, 2017 — Lifestyle
Microsoft's 'Seeing AI' app was introduced for people with vision impairments as a tool that leverages artificial intelligence to narrate one's surroundings. Since its launch earlier this year, Microsoft has updated the app with computer vision to include a range of new features, including the ability to recognize and narrate both handwriting and documents.

This feature, no longer restricted to short blocks of printed text, means that those with vision impairments will be able to better experience the world around them.

Along with the new features for handwriting recognition and document reading, Microsoft's Seeing AI app now also boasts the ability to recognize colors and different kinds of currencies. The app now also has a "musical light detecor" that makes it easy to tell if a lightbulb has been switched off.
Trend Themes
1. Artificial Intelligence-assisted Narration - Opportunity for businesses to develop AI-powered apps that assist visually impaired individuals in narrating their surroundings, including handwriting and document reading.
2. Enhanced Accessibility Technology - Disruptive innovation potential lies in creating technologies that improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, such as color and currency recognition.
3. Multi-functional Assistive Apps - Businesses can explore creating comprehensive assistive apps that combine various functionalities, like the ability to recognize and narrate different types of information and indicators.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The technology industry has the potential to develop AI-driven apps for visually impaired individuals that assist in narrating surroundings and provide enhanced accessibility.
2. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can leverage advancements in AI and computer vision to create innovative tools that improve accessibility for people with vision impairments.
3. Accessibility Services - Businesses in the accessibility services sector can explore opportunities to develop multi-functional apps that cater to the needs of visually impaired individuals and provide comprehensive assistance.
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