# Timepieces for the Visually-Impaired This OOSH Braille Watch Features a Voice-Activated Sensor By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oosh-braille-watch References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/oosh-braille-watch/53125/) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/oosh-braille-watch-lets-the-user-touch-and-feel-the-time/) The OOSH Braille Watch is a [stylish new timepiece design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-tourbillon) that gives the visually-impaired the ability to tell time without using their eyes. The OOSH Braille Watch comes equipped with [Braille writing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakshar-braille), which the user can feel to tell the time accordingly. If the user doesn't know how to tell the time using Braille, however, there is a [voice-activated sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-assistive-system) to verbally tell the time. The OOSH Braille Watch is also activated through motion, so the user can flick their wrist for a time check. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Assistive Timepieces:** There is an opportunity for companies to create new lines of timepieces to support visually impaired individuals - **Braille Integration:** There is an opportunity for companies to create products with Braille writing and encourage Braille literacy - **Voice-activated Sensors:** There is an opportunity for companies to integrate voice-activated sensors in their products to increase accessibility for individuals with visual impairments ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Watchmaking:** There is an opportunity for watchmaking companies to cater to individuals with visual impairments by incorporating Braille writing and voice-activated sensors - **Assistive Technology:** There is an opportunity for companies creating assistive technology to create more inclusive products for individuals with visual impairments - **Education:** There is an opportunity for education companies to promote and teach Braille literacy to increase accessibility for visually impaired individuals ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [Connected Watch-Analyzing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-measurement-tool.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowatch.md) - [Tactile Accessible Mobile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md) - [Meditative Vibrating Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stund-watch.md) - [Accessible Smart Watch Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-watch-4.md)