The Smart glove will change the way the deaf community interacts with those who do not understand sign language.
engineering
Description
Introduction
Market scope and detailing of the demand profile for the first year of
operation:
The Smart glove
will change the way the deaf community interacts with those who do not
understand sign language. Being unable to convey information is not just
frustrating but it also reduces the confidence an individual has. Through the
advent of this product the aim is to bring about a positive impact to the lives
of deaf people.
In Ireland alone, there are roughly five thousand
deaf people who communicate with sign language as their first language. In many
cases, the Smart glove will be able to entirely fill roles for this community
that previously required translators. This will not only make everyday tasks
easier for the deaf community, but it could also change the operation of
organizations such as academic institutions and hospitals. The Helping Hand
fills a gap in the market as there is no current technology that can
instantaneously translate sign language to written or spoken words.
The idea of Bluetooth translators that can translate spoken
languages in real time, but there is nothing that can translate sign language
in real time because people forget it is another language.
Thought Process: “In
most areas, deaf and hard of hearing residents can only seek emergency
assistance from a 911 call centre (also known as a Public Safety Answering
Point or “PSAP”) by using a TTY or a relay service, both of which are
time-consuming. “ -National Association of the Deaf
a.
Value
Proposition
- The Helping Hand fills a gap in the market as there is no current
technology that can instantaneously translate sign language to written or
spoken words.
- The product is simple to use and eases the problems faced by the
deaf.
- The gloves can also be customised based on the user's needs and
perspectives.
- Target Market
- Young professionals
- Parents of deaf children
- Government Associations: National society of the Deaf
- Potential government applications as well as potential need in
hospitals and academic institutions
