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Accessibility-Focused Assistant Features

Tap to Alexa Helps Deaf People Better Use Home Assistants

— July 25, 2018 — Tech
Amazon Echo Show users will soon have a new option that improves accessibility known as Tap to Alexa, which is a device aimed at helping the deaf community better communicate with Amazon's home assistant. This option will be featured on Amazon Echo Show and will allow users to touch the Show's screen and add customized shortcuts to some of the devices most useful information. These shortcuts can be rearranged and edited as users see fit and Tap to Alexa will even feature a keyboard option that lets users type a specific Alexa command.

Tap to Alexa is easily enabled through the Show's settings and users can also turn on transcripts for any and all incoming voice messages. Tap to Alexa is currently only available on the Echo Show, but Amazon hopes to roll out this feature for the Echo Spot as well.


Image Credit: Amazon
Trend Themes
1. Accessibility-focused Assistant Features - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop customized shortcuts and keyboard options in home assistant devices to improve accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments.
2. Tap to Alexa - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate touch screen technology into voice-activated home assistant devices for improved user experience and accessibility.
3. Transcripts for Voice Messages - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement speech-to-text transcription technology in home assistant devices to provide accessible communication options for individuals with hearing impairments.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance home assistant devices with accessibility-focused features to cater to a wider range of users and improve user satisfaction.
2. Assistive Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized home assistant devices or features specifically designed for individuals with hearing impairments to enhance their access to information and communication.
3. Voice-activated Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine touch screen and voice recognition technologies in home assistant devices to enable more intuitive and inclusive user interactions.
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