SOUNDSIGHT

Jan. 2022 — Apr. 2022

  • Capstone - Theme : Sound

    A compact scanner that reads product information aloud—making everyday tasks easier and safer for those with visual impairments.

RESEARCH FINDING

Globally, only 36% of individuals with distance vision impairment from refractive errors and just 17% of those with vision impairment from cataracts have received proper treatment.

While vision loss can affect people of all ages, it predominantly impacts those over the age of 50s.

CAUSES

  • Refractive errors (88.4 million)

  • Cataract (94 million)

  • Diabetic Retinopathy (3.9 million)

  • Glaucoma (7.7 million)

  • Age-related macular degeneration (8 million)

DAILY PROBLEMS

  • Navigating Around Places

  • Finding Reading Material

  • Overly Helpful Individuals

  • Getting Devices to Become Independent

  • The most valuable thing for a disabled person is gaining independence.

IMPACT OF VISION IMPAIRMENT

Adults with vision impairment can experience lower employment rates and higher levels of depression and anxiety, and for older adults.

This condition can also lead to social isolation, mobility challenges, increased risk of falls and fractures, and a greater likelihood of early into nursing or care homes.

How much of shopping can a visually impaired person

really do on their own?

Shopping with a friend or family member

  • Asking for a shopping assistant

  • Making a shopping list

  • Online Shopping

SCENARIO & CONCEPT

PORTABLE

  • Handy

  • Put in the pocket / bag

  • Able to grabbing or clipping depends on the situation

OTHER FUNCTION

  • Magnifier

  • Magnetic : Put on the fridge, wall and etc.

WHAT INFORMATION DOES

A BARCODE HOLD?

  • Product Identification

  • Pricing Information

  • Product Description

  • Expiration Date

  • Inventory Details

  • Country of Origin

  • Additional Data