Bidirectional Communication System for Deaf-Blind Individuals
Sridevi Saralaya, Jeevan V Jijo, Lavisha Andri Serrao, Flaivin D'Souza, Jane Oveita Vaz · 2024
In a world that thrives on connectivity and communication, we often take for granted the power of simple yet profound interactions. For individuals with sensory impairments, particularly the deaf-blind community, these fundamental human connections are often limited, making everyday life a challenge. In response to this challenge, we propose an innovative and transformative project that aims to bridge the communication gap for the deaf-blind community, enabling them to engage in text-based conversations with ease. While advancements in technology have greatly improved communication for many, those who are both deaf and blind remain largely excluded from the digital world. This exclusion hinders their ability to engage in meaningful conversations, access information, and connect with others, leading to social and informational isolation. While existing solutions often focused on either blindness or deafness, this project aimed to provide a holistic communication solution for individuals with both impairments. Through rigorous testing, the bidirectional communication system demonstrated its ability to accurately transcribe speech-to-text, translate text-to-braille, and facilitate seamless interaction between users and hardware peripherals. The project's novel solution for deaf-blind communication brings significant advantages namely cost saving, streamlined labor, efficient space utilization, and energy conservation. The integration of speech-to-text with real-time braille hardware interaction enhances user experience, reducing the need for extensive manual interpretation.