AudescMobile
Overview
• AudescMobile is an innovative and free accessibility solution promoted by the Spanish National Organization for the Blind (ONCE), with the valuable support of the Vodafone Foundation.
• The development of this tool has been carried out by S-DOS and CTI, two organizations specialized in creating inclusive technological solutions.
• The main goal of AudescMobile is to break down barriers for people with visual disabilities by offering a convenient way to enjoy audiovisual productions with audio description.
Purpose and Benefits
• Designed specifically to help individuals with visual impairments access content that is often inaccessible.
• Facilitates inclusion by allowing users to experience films, television series, documentaries, and other audiovisual works with descriptive narration.
• Supports cultural participation and entertainment on equal terms with sighted audiences.
Main Features
• Free Access:
+ Available to users at no cost, ensuring equitable access to the service.
• Mobile-Based:
+ Operates on smartphones and mobile devices, offering portability and convenience.
• Audio Description:
+ Provides detailed narration that describes visual elements such as actions, settings, facial expressions, and scene changes.
• Synchronization Technology:
+ Automatically syncs the audio description track with the video being watched.
+ Synchronization relies solely on the sound of the video, not on specific broadcasting platforms.
+ Works regardless of whether the content is played on television, computer, cinema, or streaming services.
How It Works
• The user launches the AudescMobile application on their device.
• The app listens to the audio of the program or movie currently playing.
• Using audio recognition technology, it aligns the preloaded audio description track with the live content.
• The user hears the narration through headphones, without interfering with others watching the same content.
Impact
• AudescMobile represents a significant step toward universal accessibility in entertainment.
• By leveraging mobile technology and intelligent synchronization, it empowers people with visual disabilities to enjoy audiovisual media independently, fostering inclusion and enhancing quality of life.
FAQ
Q: Who developed AudescMobile?
A: The app was developed through a collaboration between S-DOS and CTI, two technology organizations specializing in inclusive solutions. Their expertise in audio description and mobile technologies resulted in the intelligent synchronization features that make AudescMobile possible.
Q: Why was AudescMobile created?
A: AudescMobile was created to break down barriers to cultural participation and entertainment for individuals with visual disabilities. By offering a convenient way to access descriptive narration, the app aims to foster inclusion and ensure that blind and partially sighted audiences can enjoy audiovisual productions on equal terms with sighted viewers.
Q: How does audio description work in the app?
A: The app delivers a prerecorded narration track that describes actions, settings, facial expressions, and scene changes. As you watch a program, AudescMobile listens to the original soundtrack and uses audio recognition technology to align the descriptive narration perfectly with what’s happening on screen.
Version History
v1.5.2——26 Jan 2026
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*1.5.2
Corregido un error que hacía que llegaran notificaciones vacías cada cierto tiempo.
*1.5.1
Solucionado un problema que impedía que la aplicación se iniciara correctamente debido a un error al establecer la conexión segura.
*1.5.0
Mejorado el sistema de notificaciones para que el envío y la recepción funcionen correctamente.
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