Posted by at 8th June, 2009
We have news of reports developing that Google is now beginning to develop an ‘eyes free’ interface for the Android Platform which will allow the visually impaired to efficiently use the Android Operating System on their Smartphone. Not only would the new technology enable the visually impaired to use an Android phone, but imagine being able to use your phone without even looking at it? According to T.V. Ramen, a Google researcher:
“We are building a user interface that goes over and beyond the screen,” says Raman. Often, eyes-free interfaces are employed for blind users, but Raman, who himself is blind, assures that these interfaces have much broader implications. “This is not just about the blind user,” he says. “This is about how to use these devices if you’re not in a position to look at the machine.”
We’ll bring you more information as it develops, only at AndroidTrek.com. [AndroidCentral]
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