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Vodafone unveils new phone for the blind
Following Sunday's story on India launching a speech-based application for cell phones, electricnews.net reports today that Vodafone Ireland is launching a new 'speaking phone' with pre-loaded software capable of audible display to assist the visually impaired. "The mobile phone replaces text-based services, such as text-messaging and SMS weather reports, with an audible display. The product is the result of a pilot scheme between Vodafone and the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI). Based on a Nokia handset, the speaking phone will be available in Ireland this month after launching in the UK in February 2003". Related articles on similar technology from elsewhere around the world -- In March, Spain's Telefonica unveiled a voice-activated mobile phone for visually impaired. -- A Spanish company called Owasys has developed a cell phone designed for blind and partially sighted people. cf UK debut for 'blind' mobile. |
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