# Sight Identifying Apps Image Recognition App for the Blind Determines Objects with a Phone Camera By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-02-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-recognition-app-for-the-blind References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/taptapsee-blind-visually-impaired/id567635020?mt=8) & [play.google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.msearcher.taptapsee.android&hl=en) It's not hard to imagine the usefulness of this image recognition app for the blind. Quite simply, the software uses the existing hardware in one's handset to take a photo of anything, to scan it, to interpret it, and to communicate its findings to the user. It affords invaluable independence for the [visually impaired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-communication). Called the TapTapSee app, this product works by [double tapping the smartphone's touchscreen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibility-nutrition-labels) to take a picture of just about anything in front of the user. In no time at all, the phone app can examine its subject and speak its analysis back to you, working in conjunction with the Talkback feature. This image recognition app for the blind means fewer questions need to be asked, and exciting discoveries can be easily shared over social media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Image Recognition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced image recognition technology can benefit industries such as healthcare, retail, and security. - **Assistive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative assistive technology solutions can revolutionize the lives of individuals with disabilities across various industries. - **Accessibility Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building accessible solutions using smartphone technology can improve accessibility in sectors like transportation, education, and entertainment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating image recognition apps in healthcare can assist doctors in diagnosing medical conditions and enhancing patient care. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing image recognition apps in retail can enhance the shopping experience by providing product information and personalized recommendations. - **Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying image recognition technology in security systems can improve surveillance and threat detection in industries such as public safety and private organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Accessible Mobile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology.md) - [Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearly-vision.md) - [Visual Impairment Camera Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-dschx99-rnv.md) - [Visual Language Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capwords.md) - [Assistive Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-shopping-app.md) - [Car Recognition Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carsnap.md) - [Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commute-booster.md) - [AI Plant Identifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantidentify.md) - [Meal-Scanning Calorie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap.md)