Knock Knock

Knock Knock - open-source assistive technology concept by the TOM Israel community community

About this project

They connected a stethoscope, a smart-phone, and a voice detector so the user can be alerted if there is someone in the room. This product enables people who are deaf or hard of hearing to know if there is a response after they knock on a door. The use of a stethoscope, a smart-phone, and a voice detector helps them communicate with others. With the help of these tools, one can hear and detect what is being said on the other side of the door and also as an alert if someone is calling them as they walk down the corridor of the hotel. This project was a co-operation between the Hilton Hotel Tel Aviv and the Israeli Air Force Industries and is the winner The Reut Institute Prize for Community Integration.

The challenge

There is no way for people who are deaf to know if there is a response at the door after they knock.

Who it helps

Hilton Hotel Tel Aviv submitted a challenge for their deaf employees to know if there is a response after they knock on the door.

Project details

The build files for Knock Knock are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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