Have you ever had trouble seeing something in the dark, reading small print, or recognizing a familiar face?
If you have, you are not alone. Many people face these challenges every day, and they can affect their quality of life and independence.
But what if there was a way to enhance your insights with the power of artificial intelligence?
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The app that narrates the world for you
Seeing AI is an app that uses artificial intelligence to provide assistance when it’s difficult to see things around you. Microsoft recently expanded the app from iOS to Android only. it’s snowing Available on Google Play Store It works across 18 languages, with plans to expand to 36 languages next year.
If you have an iPhone 12 or later, there’s a similar built-in feature called Point and speak. You’ll need to have iOS 17 or later installed on your iPhone, and your iPhone model must have a LiDAR sensor.
The new Android version of the app has the latest AI features that were previously only available on iOS. These features are:
More detailed descriptions of images: You can get more than just a brief summary of photos on the Scene channel. By clicking “More Info,” you can create a rich description that tells you more about what’s in the image.
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
Interactive document scanning: You listen to the scanned document but also talk to Seeing AI to get more information. You can ask questions about the document, such as what’s on the menu, how much of an item is on a receipt, or what the main idea of the article is.
See the application of artificial intelligence (Microsoft)
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Application overview
AI Vision lets you hear a description of what the camera sees or what the photo shows. You can switch between different channels to get focused information:
Images in other applications: Identify any photo by sharing it with Seeing AI.
view: Get a summary of the captured scene and click “More Info” for a detailed description. You can also touch the screen to hear the locations of different objects.
the people: Get to know your friends and people around you.
products: Know the name and details of products by scanning their barcode. You will hear beeps to guide you.
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currency: Identify different banknotes.
Colors: Knowing the colors of objects or clothes.
Handwriting: Hear handwritten text such as greeting cards (in some languages only).
documents: Scan printed pages and listen to the content and layout. You can also talk to Seeing AI to ask questions about the document.
a light: Listen to a tone that changes with the brightness of the environment.
Short text: Listen to any text as soon as the camera sees it.
See the application of artificial intelligence (Microsoft)
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The technology behind the app
Seeing AI uses advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques to analyze images captured by the camera and create natural language descriptions. The app also uses text-to-speech and sound effects to create an immersive and intuitive experience. You can customize the app settings to suit your preferences, such as choosing the narration voice, speed, and volume.
A person using the Seeing AI app on Android (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutson)
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Who can benefit from the application?
Seeing AI is designed to help people who are blind or have low vision, but anyone can use it to enhance their visual perception. Whether you want to read a book, go grocery shopping, navigate somewhere new or just have fun, Seeing AI can be your smart companion. The app supports 18 languages now and will add more later next year. It’s free to download, and you can find it on the Google Play Store.
A man using the Seeing AI app (Microsoft)
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Key takeaways for Kurt
The AI vision is a great example of how AI can improve our lives and enable us to do more. It’s also a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion for all. If you have an Android device, you should definitely try it out and see how it can help you see better than what you see with your eyes.
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The development of the AI vision app for Android marks a significant leap forward in accessibility technology for the visually impaired. This groundbreaking app has the potential to revolutionize the way individuals with visual impairments interact with the world around them, offering an innovative and game-changing solution to everyday challenges. With its advanced AI capabilities, the app provides users with an unprecedented level of independence and empowerment, and its availability on the widely-used Android platform ensures that a larger audience can benefit from its transformative features. This app is not just a technological advancement, but a game-changer for those who have long struggled with limitations imposed by their visual impairment.