Live Transcribe & Notification

Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications enhance communication and awareness for the deaf and hard of hearing community, using Android phones or tablets.

Access these features on most devices by:

1. Going to Settings and selecting Accessibility.
2. Tapping on Live Transcribe or Sound Notifications to initiate.
3. Starting the apps via the Accessibility button, gesture, or Quick Settings

Sound Notifications:

• Alerts for risky or personal situations based on home sounds like alarms or baby noises.
• Customize alerts for appliance beeps.
• Receive notifications through flashing lights or vibrations on your device or wearable.
• Review a 12-hour timeline history of surrounding sounds.

Real-time transcription:

• Instant transcription in over 80 languages and dialects.
• Add frequently used custom words.
• Vibration alerts when your name is mentioned.
• Type your responses for continuous dialogue, with ongoing transcription.
• Visual sound indicators to help adjust your speaking volume.
• Support for various external microphones for improved audio reception.

Transcription reference:

• Option to save transcriptions for three days for reviewing and copying.
• Search within saved transcriptions.
• Copy and paste from transcriptions by long-pressing the text.

Requirements:

• Compatible with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and higher.

Developed in collaboration with Gallaudet University, Live Transcribe & Sound Notifications aim to make everyday life more accessible.

Permissions notice:

• Microphone access is necessary for both apps to transcribe speech and detect sounds, without storing the audio post-processing.
• As an accessibility service, the app can observe user actions.