Transcense App Makes Conversations Between Deaf and Hearing Possible
Meghan Young — October 22, 2014 — Tech
References: indiegogo
The Transcense app helps bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing in group conversations. It essentially brings real-time captioning to mobile phones that ensures everyone is on the same page at the same time.
The Transcense app was created by Thibault Duchemin, who was born into a Deaf family, Skinner Cheng, who is deaf but doesn't sign, Pieter Doevendans and Noore Kadri. The latter two learned American Sign Language. The Transcense app is not only useful for deaf individuals, but also hard-of-hearing. It helps them keep track of the conversation without missing out or trying to read lips.
The Transcense app was created by Thibault Duchemin, who was born into a Deaf family, Skinner Cheng, who is deaf but doesn't sign, Pieter Doevendans and Noore Kadri. The latter two learned American Sign Language. The Transcense app is not only useful for deaf individuals, but also hard-of-hearing. It helps them keep track of the conversation without missing out or trying to read lips.
Trend Themes
1. Real-time Captioning - The trend of real-time captioning provides opportunities for apps that enhance communication between deaf and hearing individuals.
2. Inclusive Technology - The trend of inclusive technology opens up innovative possibilities for apps that cater to the needs of special populations, such as the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
3. Mobile Accessibility - The trend of mobile accessibility creates space for apps that bring essential services, like captioning, directly to users' smartphones.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can capitalize on the opportunity to develop more advanced captioning apps that improve communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
2. Mobile App Development - The mobile app development industry can tap into the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating inclusive apps that cater to the needs of special populations, like the deaf and hard-of-hearing.
3. Communication Services - The communication services industry can explore the potential of integrating real-time captioning features into their existing platforms to enhance accessibility for all users.
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