The 'Speechin' necklace has been developed by associate professor Cheng Zhang and doctoral student Ruidon Zhang at Cornell University as a wearable technology solution that would help when it comes to speech interpretation.
The wearable comes in the form of a small module that works with a camera, which are all worn around the neck and will face upwards towards the user's chin and mouth. The system will interpret the words of the user to help them perform a range of voice commands in a silent manner, which makes it equipment great for use in quiet areas or even in meetings without causing a disruption.
The 'Speechin' necklace was trained to detect speech by 20 volunteers of which 10 spoke English and 10 spoke Mandarin.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Wearable Language Interpretation
- The development of wearable technology that can interpret spoken language has the potential to revolutionize communication for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Silent Voice Commands
- The development of the 'Speechin' necklace has opened up the possibility for silent voice commands, which could be useful in quiet areas or during meetings.
- Lip-reading Camera Systems
- The use of camera systems to lip-read and interpret spoken language has the potential to revolutionize the way we communicate with technology.
Who This Affects Most
- Wearable Technology
- The 'Speechin' necklace showcases the potential for wearable technology to improve communication and offer more accessible solutions.
- Assistive Technology
- The development of wearable technology like the 'Speechin' necklace has the potential to revolutionize assistive technology for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Communications Technology
- The development of lip-reading camera systems has the potential to revolutionize communication technology and offer new ways to interpret spoken language.
