NU 12 #9
New Product/ Product Improvement
New Product/ Product Improvement
Topic:
Dyslexic Reader App for ebooks
by Martino Rafael T. Dagdag
SPEntrep S10
Introduction:
Throughout grade school and high school, I had a difficulty in reading and spelling. I was never went to see a specialist but it was clear to my parents and myself that I was dyslexic, I learned to adapt by developing the habit of following my finger under each word or letter or by covering the lines below what I was reading.
Up to this day, this technique has been helpful for me in reading so as not to misread the word or not get lost in the sentences. I still read slower than my peers but, I don't mind, what is important to me is that I get to understand the essence of what I am reading in one go.
While this technique is good for printed out papers or books, I have trouble in reading on the computer or a tablet because I cannot follow my finger on the screen- or else my fingerprints will be all over the screen. On a tablet, the tendency of dragging my finger along the screen will result to turning the page over.
With this technique out of the possibility I can still cover the lines below.
App Development:
The app I want to introduce is an app that will blur or block out the lines above ad or below depending on the setting of the dyslexic reader's sensitivity. The app can also go as far as showing word by word or syllable by syllable if the reader has difficulty.
Controls for this app would be scrolling up and down using the middle scroll up button on a mouse or track pad for computers or laptops and scrolling up and down on the tablet's surface for tablets.
Once installed the app will automatically work on all portable document formats(.pdf) or e books.
Business Perspective
The app can generate income in 2 ways, make the app free but allow advertisers to plug ads or to charge a fee, but I beg any programmer not to charge premium for this app as it will help a lot of people in need. 4
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