# Subtitle-Showing Spectacles The Regal and Sony Access Glasses Will Make Movies Better for Disabled By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-04-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regal-and-sony-access-glasses References: [slashgear](http://www.slashgear.com/regal-picks-sony-entertainment-access-glasses-to-let-the-impaired-hear-and-see-19223704/) & [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/19/2959981/sony-access-glasses-closed-caption-regal-theater) The sight and hearing-impaired individuals in various communities often cannot experience commonplaces like movie theaters as well as the rest, but the Regal and [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaad-concert) 'Access Glasses' set out to change that. These glasses are manufactured to work with headphones and can dictate audio of a show or display [closed captions on the lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-tech). This means that the [sight or hearing impaired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-accessibility) will be able to follow along just as well as all other movie-goers without having to lift a finger. Pieces such as the Access Glasses should be an integral part of every movie theater as promoting equality among all citizens is a must for consumer satisfaction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accessible Movie Experiences:** Regal and Sony's Access Glasses provide a solution for the sight and hearing-impaired, enhancing their movie-watching experience. - **Inclusive Entertainment Technology:** The development of devices like Access Glasses fosters inclusivity and equal access to entertainment for all consumers. - **Enhanced Audio-visual Accessibility:** The integration of closed captions and audio descriptions into glasses opens up new opportunities for making media more accessible to different audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Movie theaters and content providers can implement Access Glasses to offer improved accessibility and attract a wider range of customers. - **Assistive Technology:** The development of inclusive devices like Access Glasses offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the assistive technology industry. - **Accessibility Solutions:** Companies specializing in accessibility solutions can collaborate with movie theaters to integrate devices like Access Glasses, creating a more inclusive entertainment experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Assistive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect.md) - [Assistive Hearing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses.md) - [Audio-Amplifying Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuance-glasses.md) - [Text-Transcribing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-wearables.md) - [Practical Accessibility-Focused Tech Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessibilityfocused-products.md) - [Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specsavers-campaign.md) - [Live Theater AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-ar-glasses.md) - [Branded Accessibility-Focused Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaad-concert.md) - [Accessibility-Centered Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-holiday-ad.md)