Hymer Connect
make the motorhome experience easier
Tele-reader, René Barjavel
Offer the company of a good book and friendly voice.
DATE 1946
MATURITY LEVEL FICTION
From the book Ravage
The tele-reader is an innovative device described in the novel « Ravage » by René Barjavel, French novel sci-fi writer (1911-1985). This work present a dystopic post-modernism description of a high-tech XXI century.
The tele-reader is available on trains to allow passengers to read at night without disturbing their seatmate.
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Ravage by René Barjavel
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experiential setup
audio player
audio headset + individual radio reception
content reading
smart surface for ink detection
text to speech
thousands of human real-time readers
Adaptative content
language and voice style selection through manual switching center
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Enable to enjoy a good book
use case
My own paper book
The smart surface (ink-sensitive) can be place above any paper book thanks to it’s adjustable size. The image sent in the reading centre is read by a human reader.
use case
Page by page reading
At the end of each page, the reader says a gentle « hum hum » to inform the user that he can turn the page to carry on.
epic2
Enable to enjoy a friendly voice
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Adaptive voice: language and style
A the reading centre hundreds of multi-language oparators detect the language and style of the reading and connect to the ad-hoc human reader.
use case
Audiobook listening
User can enjoy is book through adequate human voice.
food for thoughts ...
What is the next innovation to come for the LXXIst century?
What is the future of infotainment for public transportation?
How to use audio to favorise the accessibility for visualy impared people?
How to humanise technology in order to provide better interactions and therefore services?
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