The Intel Reader is a Reading and Talking Machine
Summer Luu — November 9, 2010 — Social Good
References: intel & coolest-gadgets
The Intel Reader is a great device that reads aloud to its user.
The Intel Reader was designed to be a mobile hand-held device designed for people who have trouble reading standard print. With just a quick point with the Intel Reader, you can convert printed text to digital text and have it read aloud. The Intel Reader is a helpful and handy device for people who have trouble reading. See the piece for yourselves in the featured gallery and get a better idea of how it works.
The Intel Reader was designed to be a mobile hand-held device designed for people who have trouble reading standard print. With just a quick point with the Intel Reader, you can convert printed text to digital text and have it read aloud. The Intel Reader is a helpful and handy device for people who have trouble reading. See the piece for yourselves in the featured gallery and get a better idea of how it works.
Trend Themes
-
Assistive Technology — The development of more devices that aid people with disabilities in their day-to-day activities could be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
-
Improved Accessibility — Improvement in how people with disabilities interact with the world, including technology and information, is a promising trend to explore.
-
Voice Recognition and Synthesis — Continued development and innovation in voice recognition and synthesis technology presents opportunities for products that assist those with disabilities or help them interact with digital media.
Industry Implications
-
Healthcare — The healthcare industry could develop technology solutions that make medical information more accessible to patients with visual impairments.
-
Education — The education industry could benefit from using assistive technologies, like the Intel Reader, to make printed materials more accessible to students with learning disabilities.
-
Consumer Electronics — The consumer electronics industry could develop more devices, like the Intel Reader, that enhance accessibility and assistance to people with disabilities.
0.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
