Microsoft’s Seeing AI app now available on Android
Microsoft announced the availability on Android of the Seeing AI app, which was only active for iOS. The tool, which makes it easier for blind people to recognize and describe the environment, comes in 18 languages and includes the ability to ask questions about scanned documents
Microsoft’s app Seein AI, for blind people and which was only available on iOS, can now be enjoyed by Android customers. The tool has been updated; includes service in 18 languages and is expected to reach 32. Additionally.
“The free app based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and cognitive services, which describes the world to blind or low vision people directly from their mobile device. Seeing AI helps them with everyday tasks such as describing their environment, reading email or listening to the characteristics of objects, photos or people, making their daily lives easier and improving their autonomy,” says Microsoft.
Those interested in this application can now download it from the Play Store to find out about useful news for blind people, based on generative artificial intelligence, such as “more detailed descriptions of the photos and the possibility of chatting or asking specific questions about the documents.” scanned.” The user only has to point the camera or take a photo to hear the description.
It is possible to change channels to listen to detailed information such as reading descriptive text, chat with Seeing AI to find information quickly, scan barcodes using audio beeps as a guide.
The application also allows access to a complete description of the environment by tapping the “more information” button; explore the image by moving your finger across the screen, which activates the description and location of the different objects.
Seeing AI recognizes banknotes and currencies, in addition to their value; it identifies colors, can read handwritten text, “generates an audible tone corresponding to the brightness of the environment,” among others.
It is of great help for visually impaired or blind people. Android users already number 3 billion in the world. Microsoft’s commitment is aimed at continuing to provide help and promote inclusion through technology.
M.Pino
Source: news.microsoft.com
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