'Theater for All Ears' is Helping More People Enjoy Live Theater
Ellen Smith — July 27, 2017 — Tech
'Theater For All Ears' aims to redefine the live theater experience for people with hearing impairments. Smart technology can offer those with hearing impairments a new range of helpful communicative tools, however, experiences like live theater can still pose a major problem. To combat this issue, Samsung is introducing a new tool to its VR headset, which aims to enhance the viewing of live shows for everyone.
Users simply place the headsets over their eyes, while smart technology and virtual reality create subtitles in real-time. This technology allows for a wider range of viewers to experience a live show without an obstruction to their scenery, or a live interpreter.
Theater For All Ears, successfully taps into a currently untouched market by enabling people with hearing impairments to enjoy live theater with less effort.
Users simply place the headsets over their eyes, while smart technology and virtual reality create subtitles in real-time. This technology allows for a wider range of viewers to experience a live show without an obstruction to their scenery, or a live interpreter.
Theater For All Ears, successfully taps into a currently untouched market by enabling people with hearing impairments to enjoy live theater with less effort.
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive VR Subtitles - Enhancing live theater experience for people with hearing impairments through VR subtitles.
2. Smart Technology - Utilizing smart technology to provide new communication tools for people with hearing impairments.
3. Accessible Live Shows - Offering a wider range of viewers the opportunity to experience live shows without barriers.
Industry Implications
1. VR Technology - Opportunities for VR headset manufacturers to integrate real-time subtitles for a more inclusive experience.
2. Theater and Performing Arts - Disruptive innovation opportunities to make live theater more accessible to people with hearing impairments.
3. Assistive Technology - Developing new tools and solutions to improve accessibility for people with hearing impairments during live shows.
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