New device helps deaf people fully appreciate music
Haptic suit help the deaf experience the violin reverberating in the chest-mounted device, the trumpet’s echoing in the shoulder-mounted unit, and the solo chords emanating from the wrist-mounted device.
Deaf people now have more opportunities to experience and enjoy music thanks to a device with integrated vibration sensors that they can wear.
With the help of a haptic suit, individuals with hearing impairments can fully engage in the music during the Silent Disco dance concert at Lincoln Center in New York City, which is scheduled for July 1.
The device, called a ‘haptic suit’ (roughly translated as a touch suit), is fitted with 24 sensors, allowing the wearer to feel the sound of many different instruments with different levels.
For example, the user can feel the reverberation of the violin in the chest mounted device, the trumpet sound in the shoulder mount, and solo chords in the top mounted device. wrist.
At a classical concert held recently at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan, New York (USA), the deaf had another chance to put on this wireless device, experience the sound effects. 3D surround sound through vibrations.
Surround sound is a type of sound emitted from many directions that surrounds the listener and helps the listener to feel the sound quite realistic.
As one of the concert attendees at the center, Liza Fiol-Matta was excited to experience the technology even though she is not deaf.
Liza Fiol-Matta says: “Music is my great love and experiencing music in this way is an exciting idea for anyone, especially for people who are deaf – it’s true. Great”.
According to Jay Zimmerman, a composer who lost his hearing after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, this device is a testament to new technology that is creating a more dynamic and responsive music experience. compared to previous devices.
Sharing about the excitement of experiencing this potentially promising technology, “I will be able to feel the melodiousness and smoothness of the violin,” says Brother Zimmerman. My whole body and mind felt so relaxed and at ease that I could cry. I can also feel the true sound of the trombone which is so funny that I almost burst out laughing.”
The design of this device is sound expert Patrick Hanlon. Mr. Hanlon is also the co-founder of a music project called “Music: Not Impossible”.
This is a project that aims to apply technology to create musical sensations through vibrations on the user’s skin. This project aims to serve people with disabilities, especially the deaf, to remove social barriers.
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