VizLens

Appliance Reader

Free

VizLens is an iOS app that assists visually impaired people to access everyday appliances, such as microwaves, washing machines, and more, that are not labeled with raised dots or Braille. Key Features: - Virtual Interaction: Capture an image of your appliance's interface, and VizLens will create a virtual layout of the buttons relative to each other. Simply touch a button to hear its corresponding text. - Live Camera Interaction: The innovative feature of VizLens, this view allows you to aim your camera at the appliance interface and use your finger to point at buttons. The app will then audibly speak the text of the buttons you're pointing at. Using VizLens is simple and intuitive: - Take a photo of your appliance's interface - Let the app identify and extract button text - Choose between Virtual Interaction View and Live Camera View to interact with your appliance VizLens is committed to providing visually impaired people with greater independence and ease of use when interacting with everyday appliances. If you have any questions or feedback, please email us at humanailab-vizlens@umich.edu.

  • 2.5
    out of 5
    4 Ratings

- Improve image capture user experience - Bug fixes

The developer, Anhong Guo, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Usage Data
    • Sensitive Info

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

  • Seller
    • Anhong Guo
  • Size
    • 19.7 MB
  • Category
    • Lifestyle
  • Compatibility
    Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • Copyright
    • © 2023 University of Michigan