Geo31522
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I know this may sound silly but why haven’t I heard of a product that can interpret or dictate text while having conversations in real time? Sort of like Closed Captioning for Real Life.
I am sure most of you have heard of a product called DRAGON by NUANCE. Basically what it is is a software product for your computer which allows you to SPEAK your text as opposed to typing it.
Well, why don’t they have a hand held device that someone who is hearing impaired and does not qualify for a Hearing Aid or CI can use when they are having a conversation with someone? In other words, I am bilaterally deaf and probably won’t benefit from a Cochlear Implant or Hearing Aid. So in order for me to have a conversation I have to ask people to write down what they’re trying to tell me, (I haven’t developed the skill for reading lips yet..lol) which becomes a nuisance for everyone. If I had a device like that, small enough for me to take with me, then I would be able to READ what people are trying to tell me and respond accordingly.
It could also be used as a real time language translator, for the weary traveler….lol
Just a thought. Could someone please elaborate this for me?
Thanx
I am sure most of you have heard of a product called DRAGON by NUANCE. Basically what it is is a software product for your computer which allows you to SPEAK your text as opposed to typing it.
Well, why don’t they have a hand held device that someone who is hearing impaired and does not qualify for a Hearing Aid or CI can use when they are having a conversation with someone? In other words, I am bilaterally deaf and probably won’t benefit from a Cochlear Implant or Hearing Aid. So in order for me to have a conversation I have to ask people to write down what they’re trying to tell me, (I haven’t developed the skill for reading lips yet..lol) which becomes a nuisance for everyone. If I had a device like that, small enough for me to take with me, then I would be able to READ what people are trying to tell me and respond accordingly.
It could also be used as a real time language translator, for the weary traveler….lol
Just a thought. Could someone please elaborate this for me?
Thanx