June 11, 2004
Voice-based guidance system for mobile phones
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a unique guidance system for mobile phones, directed and directing by voice, according to More Mobile via near near future.
"The system provides relief for the everyday life of the visually impaired, in particular for their use of public transportation, but is also suitable for guiding consumers with normal eyesight and people travelling a lot in their work.
The guidance system is constantly in touch with public and real time databases: bus, train and tram routes and schedules, information about roadworks, news and weather services, as well as other information useful for the visually impaired. The voice interface is currently available only in Finnish".
Related articles on similar technology from around the world:
-- Vodafone Ireland is launching a new 'speaking phone' with pre-loaded software capable of audible display to assist the visually impaired
-- In March 2004, Spain's Telefonica unveiled a voice-activated mobile phone for visually impaired.
-- A Spanish company called Owasys has developed a a cell phone designed for blind and partially sighted people.
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