“Spoken Words: Fabian Hemmert of Deutsche Telekom Laboratories, TU Berlin, Danijela Djokic and Reto Wettach, both of Potsdam University of Applied Sciences, introduced a prototype device enabling ‘listening with closed eyes’. The prototype combines text-to- speech software with Microsoft Word and a face tracking system. It detects when the user closes both eyes, which triggers it to read out the current sentence displayed in Microsoft Word. A great way to keep writing without disrupting your flow too much, and helpful for those who benefit from an auditory rendition of written text.”
