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Talking Color Identification Device Endorsed by Stevie Wonder
An Inside Glimpse Into the Product Development of Brytech's Color Teller Assitive Care Device
Background & Design Requirements
Brytech engaged Design 1st to develop a portable, user-friendly device that quickly and accurately identifies and speaks or vibrates the color of an object to assist with matching shoes, socks, pants etc to provide enhancements to living with impaired eyesight.
- Fit all sizes of hands with intuitive buttons
- Be low-powered and quiet.
- Be simple-to-use without training
Design and Engineering Challenges
Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team was able to overcome several obstacles to:
- Testing the handheld device for a one-size-fits all shape
- Electronics design optimization for battery life
- Integrating Brytech's 'color identification" technology for use in multiple lighting and outdoor environments
Product Results
Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team developed an award-winning product that:
- Endorsed and used by Stevie Wonder, a famous musician with sight impairment
- Achieved rapid turnaround from concept to production in under 6 months.
- Mass market success, with over 100,000 devices sold across the world during the first five years.
Assitive Care Device for that went From Idea to fully manufactured in under nine months
“The Design 1st team provided world-class design and engineering support to a niche assistive care market I have developed products in for over 35 years.”
Earl Bryenton
Founder and CEO, Brytech Inc.
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