# Transparent Captioning Displays The 'See-Through Captions' Display Supports Adaptive Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-08-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seethrough-captions References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/08/26/this-transparent-display-for-captions-designed-for-the-dhh-community-makes-sure-facial-expressions-arent-missed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [digitalnature.slis.tsukuba.ac.jp](https://digitalnature.slis.tsukuba.ac.jp/) The 'See-Through Captions' display has been designed by the Digital Nature Group as a solution for expanding accessibility for those in the deaf or hard-of-hearing community. The system maintains a transparent design in order to help users maintain conversations without losing sight of facial expressions or other natural aspects of in-person communication. The display has been thoroughly tested by the developers in a number of real-like situations to ensure it is as effective as possible for users with any degree of hearing loss. The 'See-Through Captions' display harnesses the power of the Digital Nature Group's automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology to allow for seamless real-time captioning. The system has been awarded Japan's highest award by James Dyson for its ability to greatly elevate communication within the deaf or hard-of-hearing community. Image Credit: Digital Nature Group ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transparent Display:** The use of transparent displays can revolutionize accessibility tools for the deaf and hard-of-hearing population. - **Automatic Speech Recognition:** The integration of automatic speech recognition technology can enhance communication and accessibility across industries. - **Adaptive Technology:** Developing products with adaptive technology can provide accessibility to individuals with hearing loss and positively impact their daily lives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Incorporating transparent displays and automatic speech recognition technology can greatly improve the accessibility features of tech devices for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. - **Healthcare:** The integration of adaptive technology can provide better healthcare options for hearing-impaired patients and improve their quality of care. - **Media and Entertainment:** The use of transparent displays and automatic speech recognition can enhance accessibility in media and entertainment, providing an inclusive experience for all audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Assistive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect.md) - [Text-Transcribing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-wearables.md) - [Assistive Hearing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses.md) - [Visualized Audio AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrai-glass.md) - [Two-Sided Translation Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverly-labs-subtitles.md) - [AI-Powered Caption Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expressive-captions.md) - [Audio-Amplifying Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuance-glasses.md) - [Sign Language Translation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sign-language-translation.md) - [Innovative AI-Powered Captioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-captioning.md)