Visual Sound Detector for the Hearing Impaired

ABSTRACT

This device aids deaf individuals who have difficulties in recognizing auditory alarms such as fire alarms, car honks, doorbells, and telephone calls. This portable device detects sound and re-alarms the user with a visual signal. LEDs on the board light up towards the direction of the sound. The color of the lighted LEDs represents the intensity of the sound.

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