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Category
Student / Experiential
Annual ID
MIA25_ST009S
Sign Speak
FaceTime now uses ASL in real time
Problem
70 million people in America rely on ASL as their primary form of communication, yet 99% of hearing Americans don't use or understand it, creating a significant barrier. Apple's Live Captions help, but many Deaf individuals still resort to typing messages to bridge the gap. For those seeking natural, face-to-face conversations, the challenge remains.
Idea
Apple's new FaceTime update detects ASL in real-time and voices it out, breaking language barriers and enabling seamless communication between Deaf and non-ASL users.
How It Works
FaceTime already interprets basic hand gestures like thumbs up and hearts during calls. This update expands that feature
support ASL, providing real-time voice output for effortless interaction between Deaf and hearing users.
FaceTime now uses ASL in real time
Problem
70 million people in America rely on ASL as their primary form of communication, yet 99% of hearing Americans don't use or understand it, creating a significant barrier. Apple's Live Captions help, but many Deaf individuals still resort to typing messages to bridge the gap. For those seeking natural, face-to-face conversations, the challenge remains.
Idea
Apple's new FaceTime update detects ASL in real-time and voices it out, breaking language barriers and enabling seamless communication between Deaf and non-ASL users.
How It Works
FaceTime already interprets basic hand gestures like thumbs up and hearts during calls. This update expands that feature
support ASL, providing real-time voice output for effortless interaction between Deaf and hearing users.
2025 Awards
Total Points: 5
Student Silver Winner
Credits
College / University
Miami Ad School / Miami
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