'Voice Stick' Facilitates the Blind, the Elderly and the Lazy
Alexandra Choli — February 26, 2009 — Tech
References: coroflot & yankodesign
It is hard to imagine a world without eyesight, yet so many people live without the ability to see and, consequently, read. Braille is costly and time consuming both to produce and to master, thus its application is extremely limited. The 'Voice Stick' concept enters to revolutionize the life of the visually impaired and offer a breath of fresh high-tech air to script recognition.
Designed by Sung Woo Park, the cutting-edge device is a portable text scanning tool, utilizing the OCR function to identify text and convert this information into voice. This advanced technology allows visually impaired people to read everything from books and newspapers to mail and business cards.
The enchanting ability of this state-of-the-art wand to turn scripts to audio books can be a blessing for the elderly, as well, with its conspicuous design and straightforward function. It can even find a market among the lazy of us that really can’t be bothered with the tedious reading process, or those that simply have associated it with cruel school memories.
Designed by Sung Woo Park, the cutting-edge device is a portable text scanning tool, utilizing the OCR function to identify text and convert this information into voice. This advanced technology allows visually impaired people to read everything from books and newspapers to mail and business cards.
The enchanting ability of this state-of-the-art wand to turn scripts to audio books can be a blessing for the elderly, as well, with its conspicuous design and straightforward function. It can even find a market among the lazy of us that really can’t be bothered with the tedious reading process, or those that simply have associated it with cruel school memories.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Text Scanning - The 'Voice Stick' concept revolutionizes the life of the visually impaired by offering a portable tool to scan and convert text into voice.
2. Script Recognition Technology - The advanced OCR technology used in the 'Voice Stick' enables visually impaired individuals to read books, newspapers, mail, and business cards.
3. Accessibility for the Elderly - The 'Voice Stick' can provide a convenient solution for the elderly by offering a straightforward way to convert scripts into audio books.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology - The 'Voice Stick' has disruptive innovation opportunities in the assistive technology industry, providing a new way for visually impaired individuals to access written information.
2. Publishing and Media - The use of script recognition technology by the 'Voice Stick' opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the publishing and media industry, allowing for the creation of audio books and improved accessibility.
3. Education - The 'Voice Stick' can disrupt the education industry by simplifying the reading process and making text-to-voice conversion more accessible and efficient for students.
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