BESPECULAR
BeSpecular is another app that matches sighted volunteers with
visually impaired users.
The visually impaired person takes a photo of what he or she
needs help with and attaches a voice message, which is sent to a
community of volunteers.
Within minutes, the user receives a reply and then rates the helpfulness
of the volunteer.
GLASSIFY
Consider Glassify as a research tool that can be
used before visiting an ECP. The app allows people
to try on hundreds of styles of frames and
glasses so they know which shapes, models and
colours look best on their face.
Glassify uses face-detection technology and
augmented reality to virtually overlay different
eye glasses and sunglasses on the face. By using
a phone's camera and face detection and recogni-
tion algorithm, Glassify identifies the facial
landmarks and overlays the frames on the
person’s face.
BE MY EYES
Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind or visually
impaired people with sighted volunteers.
Users can request help from a sighted volunteer, who will
receive a notification. As soon as a sighted volunteer accepts the
request, a live audio-video connection is established between
the two people. The average pick-up time for a helper is 30
seconds across 182 languages.
The blind or visually impaired user can get help with anything,
from knowing the expiry date on milk to making sure their
clothes match.
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