Devices to translate words and magazine print into SMS

According to Tokyomanga, "Japan's Ministry of Health just launched a major collaborative effort with 10+ companies and research institutes to create highly exportable, high-tech devices for people with hearing and vision disabilities.

One of the items will instantly translate spoken words into cell phone text messages for the hearing impaired.

And another read printed text from magazines. Hitachi and IBM already have gadgets that will read web sites, but not magazines.

The officials said such devices could potentially grow into key export items for Japan."

emily | 7:36 AM | SMS for Deaf/Disabilities |
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