Glasses for deaf, foreign movie goers

Research discovers a way to help foreign deaf people

Glasses for deaf, foreign movie goers. Gadgets, Glasses 0

19 April 2007 16:16 GMT / By Ryan Haynes

Blind a movie buff but in another country, well a team of researchers at the University Carlos III of Madrid have discovered a way to help deaf foreigners enjoy a film at the movie.

A new invention for glasses that will create subtitles in front of the users eyes in real-time.

The new devices feature a 3 hour battery life and a 50 metre range, not very stylish but great if you've lost your hearing.

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How recent is this ad? I would like to hear more about this and maybe do a piece on the topic.

Regards

Rachel Jay ITV Posted by Rachel, England

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