Wearable Live Captions - Making Mask Wearing More Accessible for Those Who Are Hard of Hearing

Explore the innovative solution of wearable live captions in this conference talk from NDC Oslo 2022. Discover how to address communication challenges for the hard of hearing during mask-wearing situations. Learn to build a wearable LED display that converts speech to text using Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services and Ably's MQTT broker. Gain insights into combining JavaScript and C++ to create a real-time captioning device. Understand the potential applications of live captioning technology and how it can be integrated into various devices and applications. Delve into the process of developing accessible technology that bridges communication gaps and enhances inclusivity during challenging times.

Wearable Live Captions - Jo Franchetti - NDC Oslo 2022