Signglasses ID: 2013-020

A groundbreaking head-mounted display technology designed to enhance sign language viewing for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.

Technology Overview

Signglasses is an innovative project from Brigham Young University that leverages head-mounted display technology to capture, modify, and display sign language in real-time or recorded format. This enables users to view sign language interpretation without having to maintain visual contact with the signer, offering a significant improvement in accessibility for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals in various environments such as schools, museums, and theaters.

Key Advantages

• Enhances sign language visibility in educational and public environments
• Allows users to view sign language interpretation while looking away from the signer
• Improves accessibility for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals
• Supported by federal funding, indicating a strong backing and potential for growth
• Incorporates augmented reality for a seamless integration of sign language with visual presentations

Problems Addressed

• Overcomes the limitations of captions and interpreters that can distract from visual content
• Addresses the need for appropriate visual accommodations for deaf/hoh students in learning environments
• Solves the challenge of providing accessible sign language interpretation in visually focused settings like planetariums

Market Applications

• Educational tools for schools and universities
• Accessibility solutions for museums and theaters
• Assistive devices for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals in various public and private settings
• Augmented reality applications in educational and entertainment sectors

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2013-020
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Date Published: 13 May, 2025