Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Representative Director Yoichi Ochiai, Taiichiro Murakami, hereinafter referred to as "PxDT"), which has advanced technology from universities, aims to "achieve diverse urban development through digital technology." For the purpose of "realization," VUEVO subtitle shows a transparent UI that displays subtitles in real time using automatic speech recognition technology and translation technology will be exhibited at the limited-time concept cafe "Miru Cafe" where you can experience new communication using digital technology.

About VUEVO subtitle transparent display

The "VUEVO Subtitle Transparent Display" combines the technology cultivated through the wireless microphone developed by PxDT and the service "VUEVO" using a dedicated application with a multilingual translation function and transparent display, allowing the subtitles of conversations to be displayed on both sides of the transparent display in real time. Subtitles are displayed on both sides of the transparent display, so face-to-face communication can proceed smoothly.

In 2025, Japan will host the Deaflympics, an international sporting event for Deaf athletes, for the first time. From November 15, 2023 (Wednesday), two years before the opening, "Miru Cafe" will open for a limited time of 12 days in Harajuku, a place that is a source of new culture, under the management of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. "Miru Cafe" is a concept cafe that aims to "use digital technology to make language "visible" so that anyone can connect regardless of whether they hear or not." PxDT enables smooth communication with store staff, including staff who cannot hear, through the "VUEVO Subtitle Transparent Display".

Outline of implementation

Location : ECO FARM CAFE 632, 6-32-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Piazza Annex 1F
Period : November 15 to November 26, 2023

About VUEVO

"VUEVO" is a service that connects people with hearing impairments and hearing difficulties to listeners using a wireless microphone developed independently and a dedicated application.
https://vuevo.net/

* The subtitle transparent display is an application of the research results on subtitle display of the University of Tsukuba Digital Nature Group * (Representative: Associate Professor Yoichi Ochiai).
Technical details: https://digitalnature.slis.tsukuba.ac.jp/2021/02/see-through-captions/

* PxDT and the University of Tsukuba began a special joint research agreement in December 2017, and established the "Digital Nature Group powered by Pixie Dust Technologies" within the University of Tsukuba. We are working on continuous social implementation of joint research and research results.

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