Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2019 Nominee

The InnoCaption App (& InnoCaption+)


Description

InnoCaption is a mobile captioning App for incoming and outgoing smartphone calls that enables the deaf and hard of hearing who can speak on the phone, but are unable to hear, to make phone calls. In the United States, InnoCaption is a certified Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Services (IP-CTS) Provider. Accordingly, InnoCaption is paid for by the US federal government, so there is no charge to users within the US.

InnoCaption is revolutionizing how those with hearing loss communicate by making it possible to use the smartphone (Android & iPhone) as it was intended – accessible, convenient, and mobile. Through the use of our patented technology in conjunction with live stenographers, we provide the fastest, easiest, and most accurate captioning for those who may need assistance hearing the other party.

Project website

https://www.innocaption.com


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Action lines related to this project
  • AL C2. Information and communication infrastructure 2019
  • AL C7. E-health
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions

Global digital compact (GDC) objectives related to this project None

Coverage
  • United States of America

Status

Ongoing

Start date

2015

End date

Not set


Target beneficiary group(s)
  • People with disabilities
  • deaf and hearing impaired

WSIS values promotion

InnoCaption is a mobile captioning App for incoming and outgoing smartphone calls that enables the deaf and hard of hearing who can speak on the phone, but are unable to hear, to make phone calls.


Entity name

MezmoCorp (dba InnoCaption)

Entity country—type

United States of America Private Sector

Entity website

https://www.innocaption.com