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Captioning should be easy. Many seniors are losing their hearing and don't have experience using smart phones or modern tech. CaptionPad is a one button captioning device that allows hard of hearing seniors and their family or caregivers have conversations in person with ease. No tech knowledge needed, no internet required, no bluetooth issues, no notifications or other distractions, high accuracy, and robust to background noise. Just simple captioning that works!
By the time my grandfather turned 94, his hearing had declined dramatically. Even with hearing aids, he could barely hear. Mentally, he is sharp, he loves discussing politics, economics, engineering, and physics, but conversations had become frustrating. Our family had to yell to be heard, and he often apologized for not hearing which wasn't his fault.
With a background in speech technology, I felt there had to be a better solution. iPhone apps showed some promise, but they were too complex for someone who prefers simple, single-purpose devices. Not tiny screens filled with icons, menus, and pop-ups.
After almost two years of searching without success, I decided to build one myself. In my garage, with a 3D printer, a laptop, and plenty of jasmine boba breaks, CaptionPad was born.
My grandfather loves it. He's been able to reconnect with people in his life in a way he hadn't for quite some time. He lives with my mom, and it has made communicating with him much easier for her as well.
I've started this small tech company to help others reconnect in the same way we have with my grandfather.
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About CaptionPad on Product Hunt
“Simple Captioning for Seniors”
CaptionPad was submitted on Product Hunt and earned 2 upvotes and 1 comments, placing #148 on the daily leaderboard. Captioning should be easy. Many seniors are losing their hearing and don't have experience using smart phones or modern tech. CaptionPad is a one button captioning device that allows hard of hearing seniors and their family or caregivers have conversations in person with ease. No tech knowledge needed, no internet required, no bluetooth issues, no notifications or other distractions, high accuracy, and robust to background noise. Just simple captioning that works!
CaptionPad was featured in Medical (3.4k followers), Health (6.4k followers) and Inclusivity (518 followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 8.4k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted CaptionPad?
CaptionPad was hunted by Bryon. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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