Video Chat Service For Those On Autism Spectrum

Increased use of telemedicine, telehealth and video chat over the past two years has been an issue for many on the autism spectrum who can have difficulty reading non-verbal ques.

But Cox Communications has created a form of video chat designed for people on the autism spectrum. The prototype system analyses facial expressions, words and tone of voice to create emojis that give people with autism clues about the feelings of the person they are chatting with.

The technology is useful for those on the spectrum who prefer the use of emojis because they can provide a clear and diverse way of deciphering other’s emotions.

The technology is part of Cox’s “Project Convey”, which was developed with Agency 180 LA for Autism Awareness Month. Cox is looking at ways this technology will be implemented into their products.