# Tactile Image Cameras The '2C3D' Camera Offers a Way for the Blind to Touch Images By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2c3d-camera References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/02/22/a-camera-and-touch-screen-for-the-blind/) & [orengeva](http://www.orengeva.com/) The '2C3D' camera has been created as a way for the blind to experience an image by combining various technological methods for a more accessible approach to photography. Drawing inspiration from [pin art toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactile-digital-comics), the camera works by capturing images using a depth-sensing system and then relaying the data to the pin display. The image will appear in a [tactile form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle) that will enable users to touch it with their hands to experience it in a way that would otherwise not be possible. The conceptual '2C3D' camera is the design work of Oren Geva and identifies the need for more [accessible technology solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seekr) to ensure consumers with impairments or disabilities aren't left out of the equation. Image Credit: Oren Geva ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Accessible Imaging Technology:** The development of tactile image cameras provides a new trend in imaging technology that is more accessible to visually impaired individuals. - **Tactile Feedback Systems:** The use of pin displays in the '2C3D' camera provides a new trend in tactile feedback systems that can be applied in other industries to enhance user experiences. - **Combining Technologies:** The '2C3D' camera's use of depth-sensing and pin display technologies demonstrates a trend of combining different technologies to create innovative products and experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The tactile image camera has the potential to disrupt the photography industry by providing a more inclusive and accessible approach to capturing and experiencing images. - **Healthcare:** In healthcare, tactile feedback systems can be applied to medical devices to provide blind or visually impaired patients with a more comprehensive understanding of their condition and treatment. - **Gaming:** The trend of combining technologies can be applied in the gaming industry to create new immersive experiences that incorporate both visual and tactile feedback systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Impairment Camera Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-dschx99-rnv.md) - [Impairment-Accessible Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dot-pad.md) - [Tactile Accessible Mobile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-key-device.md) - [Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-camera-concept.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Artistic Photography Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-21-instant-film-camera.md)