YeongSil (영실) is an intelligent navigation assistant designed specifically for elderly and visually impaired individuals. Using advanced AI technology, YeongSil provides real-time guidance and text reading assistance through voice commands and audio feedback.
YeongSil is a voice-activated mobile web application that helps visually impaired users navigate their environment safely and independently. It uses your phone's camera and microphone to understand your surroundings and provide helpful guidance.
- "Scan surroundings" - Get navigation guidance about your environment
- "Read" - Have text from signs, documents, or labels read aloud to you
- All guidance is spoken out loud automatically
- Clear, natural voice instructions
- No need to read text on screen
- Works on smartphones and tablets
- Uses your device's camera and microphone
- Simple, large buttons for easy interaction
- A smartphone or tablet with a camera
- Internet connection
- Modern web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
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Open YeongSil
- Navigate to the YeongSil website
- The app will load automatically
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Start the Service
- Tap the large "Start Navigation Service" button
- Allow camera and microphone permissions when prompted
- You'll hear: "Navigation service active"
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Use Voice Commands
- For navigation help: Say "Scan surroundings" or "Scan"
- For reading text: Say "Read" or "Read this"
- YeongSil will respond with voice guidance
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Listen to Guidance
- All responses are spoken automatically
- You don't need to read anything on screen
- Guidance includes directions and object locations
- "Scan surroundings" - Get help navigating your environment
- "Scan" - Quick navigation scan
- "Scanning" - Alternative command
- "Read" - Read any visible text in your camera view
- "Read this" - Read text from what you're pointing at
- "Read that" - Read text from a specific area