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Blind-Assisting Smartphone Apps

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This App Helps the Blind See by Identifying the Items Around Them

— January 11, 2016 — Tech
The 'BlindTool' is a new smartphone app that helps the blind see by automatically identifying the objects around them. While most of us take our smartphones for granted, this app demonstrates just how powerful the devices can be for the visually impaired.

The BlindTool is a free Android app created by Joseph Paul Cohen. Cohen came up with the idea for the app after working with a blind programmer for several years. The app is designed to help the blind see by using image recognition technology to identify and name the objects that the user encounters. The app only takes a second to identify a new object, making it a quick and accurate resource for the visually impaired.

Although the app is still in development, the technology demonstrates how smartphones can make the world more accessible for consumers with visual impairments.
Trend Themes
1. Image Recognition Technology - The development of image recognition technology can revolutionize accessibility for the visually impaired by helping them identify and name objects.
2. Assistive Mobile Apps - The creation of assistive mobile apps, like BlindTool, can significantly improve the daily lives of visually impaired individuals by providing them with real-time information about their surroundings.
3. Accessibility Technology - Advancements in accessibility technology, such as the BlindTool app, showcase the potential of smartphones to make the world more accessible for people with visual impairments.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - The mobile app development industry can explore opportunities to create more assistive apps for people with disabilities, leveraging image recognition technology.
2. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can capitalize on the growing demand for smartphone apps that enhance the quality of life for visually impaired individuals.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can incorporate image recognition technology into their devices to improve accessibility and inclusivity for users with visual impairments.
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