Smartphone firm Honor has launched an app PocketVision to aid people who are blind by making text easier to read on September 6 at the IFA consumer technology trade show.
The PocketVision app uses artificial intelligence to filter text in different colors to improve contrast and make it easier to read, as well as having a zoom-in mode to enlarge words.
PocketVision also comes with baked-in OCR support. This digitizes text found within the environment, which is then read out loud by a text-to-speech algorithm.
“Harnessing the power of the Honor 20 Pro’s next-generation AI capabilities and pro-grade camera technology, PocketVision aims to level the playing field for the visually impaired, giving this community a portable, affordable solution to other reading aids on the market.
“In launching this app, we hope to create an enhanced reading experience for people all around the world, enabling a greater sense of independence and giving people with low vision the confidence to unlock their potential and pursue their passions.” Said Honor president George Zhao said.
The app will be available to Honor and Huawei smartphone users via the App Gallery on their devices.
Those with a compatible phone can download the app from the Huawei App Gallery, where it’s available in English, Mandarin Chinese, German, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish.
