Adapts to conversational settings
Improves conversational experience with friends and colleagues
Strengthens social and professional relationships
HAPTIC FEEDBACK — HERE-U interface vibrates to alertusers when someone is approaching or speaking to them
PORTRAIT BLUR — Sensors activate shotgun microphone in cochlears and hearing aids to reduce background noise & pick up individual voice
BUBBLE BLUR — Identifies many-to-one conversations and uses a cardiod microphone to reduce background noise around the speakers
Here-U diagram of states
Here-U 3D model created using Autodesk Maya
Algorithm learns from data gathered from user and modifies Here-U functionality to optimize the system.
Eventually, users will no longer have to train their HERE-U.
Provides data for noise level ratings on multiple review sites
Improves conversational experience with friends and colleagues
Increases awareness of DHH users in business environments
How could HERE-U function in other settings, like work meetings?
How could HERE-U change the way public places accommodate those who are DHH?