Videophone: high-technology visual telecommunication device for VRS

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Videophone high-technology visual
telecommunication device for VRS
ITU-T Workshop"The impact of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities on the work of the ITU-T"Geneva, 2
November 2009

• Fanny Corderoy du Tiers
• Founder/Manager - VIABLE France

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1. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people and the world
of communication

• a. Socio-cognitive process
• b. Visual strength
• Different ways of communication
• Sign Language
• Cued Speech
• Lip-reading
• Writing
• Gestures

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2. Todays communication between deaf /
hard-of-hearing and hearing people

• a. Face-to-face interpreting services
• b. Remote interpreting services

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3. The videophone  why and how ?

• a. Basic visual needs 
• i. Video fluidity higher perceptual comfort
• ii. Ergonomics improved visual field
• iii. How to call AND be called ?
• iv. How to be kept informed ?

• b. Special features to meet these needs
• i. Screen size
• ii. Video and screen features
• iii. Flashing lights
• iv. Videomail
• v. Ease of connectivity
• vi. Ease of mobility

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4. Building bridges between deaf and
hard-of-hearing users and the public

• a. Two major assets 
• i. Enhancing quality of life in every area
  (social, cultural, professional, family, etc.)
• ii.Greater autonomy, self-sufficiency and
  self-esteem.
• b. This device can benefit other communities as
  well 
• i. VCO
• ii. HCO
• iii. Senior citizens

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5. Emergency Use

• a. Automatic calls
• b. Direct demonstration with emergency staff

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6. Our desires 

• a. Achieve full and authentic equality
• b. Timeless and boundless communication
• anywhere and anytime around the world

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ITU-T Workshop"The impact of the United Nations
Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities on the work of the ITU-T"Geneva, 2
November 2009

• Thank you for your interest.

Fanny_at_viable.fr www.viable.fr