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Hearing Companion: Handheld Portable Sound Identification and Critical Alerting…

Award Information

Agency:
Department of Education 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
88180 		Program Year/Program:
2007 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
H133S080075 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
CreateAbility Concepts, Inc.
5610 CRAWFORDSVILLE RD. SUITE 2401 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46224-
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 1
Fiscal Year: 2007
Title: Hearing Companion: Handheld Portable Sound Identification and Critical Alerting Functionality for People Who Are Deaf or Have Hearing Loss
Agency: ED
Contract: N/A
Award Amount: $75,000.00
 

Abstract:

Based on previous research, this project develops and demonstrates the HearingCompanionwhich: (1) automatically recognizes specific sounds in the environment on a pocket-sized device; and(2) alerts the user on their mobile device via vibration, images, and captions that identify these recognizedsounds. This efficient, wearable system utilizes existing and developing technology, improvingthe ability of a person who is deaf to function more naturally in a work or school environment. Phase IIproject goals include: (1) enhance the Hearing Companion device and application; (2) expand thenumber of mobile communication devices supported; (3) perform an extended usability evaluation ofthe device in a range of activities in vocational, public, and daily living scenarios; and (4) prepare fortransition into commercialization. The portable handheld system significantly enhances the user¿s senseof safety, security, and independence by providing a means of sound recognition heretofore unavailableto these individuals. Moreover, the personal devices provide a convenient and powerful tool formobile information and communication.

Principal Investigator:

Business Contact:

Small Business Information at Submission:

CreateAbility Concepts Inc
5610 Crawfordsville Road Indianapolis, IN 46224

EIN/Tax ID:
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees: N/A
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No