Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Talking Food and Pharma Packages for the Visually Impaired
"VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been developing new
NFC-based applications that make life easier for the visually impaired. A
group of affected persons recently tested an innovative, speech-based
item identification system and new 'talking' packaging for medicine and
food," according to Medical News Today. "Solutions that link products and digital product info are becoming ever
more common. They offer a range of possibilities for both the
normal-sighted and the visually impaired. Food packaging, for example,
can include links to information relevant to the individual customer,
from the origins of the product to ecological aspects and possible
allergy risks." Read more.
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