Jiu Gong mobile for the blind

Jiu Gong is a mobile phone for people who are blind, giving them an easier way to communicate and search for information. The menus use an advanced touch interface with raised spots and a navigation bar that guide interactions. Through the camera and 3G video-communication technology, users can get help from seeing friends or call-centers. Text can be translated into voice using the position and movement of fingers on the screen.

Contact: Jie Zhu: zhujie_1982@hotmail.com

Credit: Hong Ji, Aijun Liu, Suyan Yu, Jie Zhu, Peiyun Lu, Yun Qian and Peng Zhao of Shanghai Research Institute of China Telecom Limited (China)