# Conversation Captioning Apps Transcense App Makes Conversations Between Deaf and Hearing Possible By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transcense References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/transcense-finally-talk-with-any-deaf-person) The Transcense app helps bridge the gap between the deaf and hearing in group conversations. It essentially brings [real-time captioning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-note) to mobile phones that ensures everyone is on the same page at the same time. The Transcense app was created by Thibault Duchemin, who was born into a Deaf family, Skinner Cheng, who is deaf but doesn't sign, Pieter Doevendans and Noore Kadri. The latter two learned [American Sign Language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signlive-app). The Transcense app is not only useful for deaf individuals, but also hard-of-hearing. It helps them keep track of the conversation without missing out or trying to read lips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-time Captioning:** The trend of real-time captioning provides opportunities for apps that enhance communication between deaf and hearing individuals. - **Inclusive Technology:** The trend of inclusive technology opens up innovative possibilities for apps that cater to the needs of special populations, such as the deaf and hard-of-hearing. - **Mobile Accessibility:** The trend of mobile accessibility creates space for apps that bring essential services, like captioning, directly to users' smartphones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry can capitalize on the opportunity to develop more advanced captioning apps that improve communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can tap into the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating inclusive apps that cater to the needs of special populations, like the deaf and hard-of-hearing. - **Communication Services:** The communication services industry can explore the potential of integrating real-time captioning features into their existing platforms to enhance accessibility for all users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation-app.md) - [Text-Transcribing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-wearables.md) - [Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converstory.md) - [Sign Language Translation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sign-language-translation.md) - [Wearable Assistive Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanderglasses-connect.md) - [Real-Time Translator Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babelphone.md) - [Live Transcription Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/read-ai.md) - [Automated Transcription Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/captionify.md) - [Event Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverly-labs-audience.md)