Building a Wearable Live Captioning Display to Help

Explore a conference talk from NDC London 2022 where Jo Franchetti demonstrates how to build a wearable live captioning display to assist individuals with hearing impairments. Learn about the innovative solution developed to address the challenges faced by those who rely on lip-reading during mask-wearing situations. Discover how existing technologies, including a mask from Cyberdog, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services, and Ably's realtime MQTT broker, were combined with JavaScript to create an assistive device. Gain insights into the process of transforming a regular mask into a live caption display, enabling real-time speech-to-text conversion for improved communication and accessibility. This talk showcases the potential of technology to enhance inclusivity and overcome barriers in everyday interactions.