How Audio Descript Works
Discover the technology behind AI-powered visual assistance for blind and low-vision users
Audio Descript combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence with real-time computer vision to transform the visual world into rich, spoken descriptions. Here's how our technology works to help blind and low-vision users navigate and understand their surroundings.
Camera Integration
Audio Descript uses your device's camera to capture live video of your surroundings. The app processes images in real-time using advanced computer vision technology.
AI Analysis
Our AI model, powered by Google Gemini, analyzes the visual scene to identify objects, people, text, colors, spatial relationships, and contextual information.
Audio Description
The AI generates natural, conversational descriptions that are converted to speech and delivered in real-time through your device's speakers or headphones.
Conversational Q&A
You can ask follow-up questions about what you see, such as "What color is that?" or "What's written on that sign?" The AI answers based on the current view.
Session History
All your description sessions are saved, allowing you to review past descriptions and maintain context across multiple sessions.
The Technology Stack
Audio Descript is built on a foundation of advanced AI technologies:
- Google Gemini AI: Our core AI model provides sophisticated visual understanding and natural language generation
- Real-time Processing: Images are analyzed instantly as they're captured, ensuring minimal delay
- Conversational AI: Advanced language models enable natural Q&A about visual scenes
- WebRTC: Secure, real-time camera access directly in your browser
- Speech Synthesis: High-quality text-to-speech converts descriptions to natural-sounding audio
Use Cases
Daily Navigation
Understand your environment while walking, identify obstacles, and navigate safely through unfamiliar spaces.
Reading Text
Read signs, labels, menus, documents, and any text visible in your camera's view.
Object Identification
Identify objects around you, their colors, positions, and relationships to help with daily tasks.
Social Situations
Understand facial expressions, body language, and the overall atmosphere in social settings.
Privacy & Security
Your privacy is our priority. Audio Descript processes images in real-time and does not store video footage. Images are only temporarily cached to improve performance and are never shared with third parties.