# App-Connected Hearing Solutions The 'SpeakSee' App Transcribes Speech Sounds Into Text By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearing-solutions References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/speaksee-be-part-of-the-conversation-apps-bluetooth?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=crowdfund_launch&utm_content=homepage#/) & [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/speaksee-deaf-speech-to-text/55083/) A Netherlands-based innovator by the name of Jari Hazelebach has come up with a [high-tech assistive hearing solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheero-kikiyasu-hearing-amplifier) that is designed to make it easier for people with hearing impairments to hear what other people are saying to them. The SpeakSee system uses Wi-Fi microphones which, when used by the people who are conversing, uses a high-tech directional system to only isolate and pick up speech sounds while drowning out background noises and distracting speech. The audio is sent to a docking station which processes the speech and relays it to a companion smartphone app, which [converts the audio data into text](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wispr-flow-app) so that the deaf user can read it. With support for over 120 languages, not to mention features such as being able to save conversation transcripts, the SpeakSee system is a hearing solution that is looking to revolutionize communication for people with hearing impairments by using widely available technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Assistive Hearing Solutions:** The 'SpeakSee' app is a disruptive innovation opportunity that presents an assistive hearing solution for people with hearing impairments. - **Speech-to-text Conversion:** The SpeakSee system provides a disruptive innovation opportunity with its speech-to-text conversion capabilities, enhancing communication for deaf users. - **Wi-fi Microphone Technology:** The use of Wi-Fi microphones in the SpeakSee system presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of hearing solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The 'SpeakSee' app and its assistive hearing solution have the potential to disrupt the healthcare industry by improving communication for people with hearing impairments. - **Technology:** The SpeakSee system's use of Wi-Fi microphone technology and speech-to-text conversion has the potential to disrupt the technology industry by revolutionizing communication accessibility. - **Language Translation:** With support for over 120 languages, the SpeakSee system offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the language translation industry by providing real-time speech-to-text conversion and transcription capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Voice Transcription Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-transcription.md) - [Wearable Assistive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect.md) - [Assistive Voice Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-voice-technology.md) - [AI-Enhanced Hearing Accessibility Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearing-accessibility.md) - [Lip-Reading Necklace Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speechin-necklace.md) - [Silent Speech Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicebuds.md) - [Hearing Loss Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundfun-mirai-speaker.md) - [Assistive Hearing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses.md) - [Live Transcription Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/read-ai.md)