Amazon's Alexa is not just using voice to assist users.
A feature called "Show and Tell" enables blind and low vision customers to
identify items using an Echo Show device.
What is the Echo Show Device?
The Amazon Echo Show is a smart speaker that is part of the Amazon Echo line
of products. Like other devices in the family, it is designed around
Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa, but it also features a touchscreen that
can be used to display visual information to accompany its responses and
play video and conduct video calls with other Echo Show users.
The Amazon Echo Show comes in various sizes. Amazon's Echo Show line-up
includes three models - the 10-inch Echo Show, 8-inch Echo Show, and the
5.5-inch Echo Show.
What is Show and Tell for Alexa?
Show and Tell is an accessibility feature that identifies items using your
Echo Show's camera. All you need to do is hold up a product in front of your
Echo Show's camera and ask Alexa to identify it. Alexa tells you what you're
holding and provides a brief description.
There is a built-in tutorial on Echo Show devices. To learn more about this
feature, say, "Help with Show and Tell". The tutorial gives you product
placement hints, sounds to expect, and camera tips. For more help with using
Show and Tell, say "More help with Show and Tell."
How do you use Show and Tell?
Before using Show and Tell, it is important to make sure that there's good
lighting in the room you are using your Echo Show and that the camera is not
covered or blocked in any way. Next, follow the steps below:
1. Hold your item 1 foot away from your device's camera.
1. Say, "Alexa, what am I holding?" or "Alexa, what's in my hand?"
1. When prompted, turn your item around slowly to show all sides of the
packaging. Alexa will help you position the item with tips and sound.
Want to find out more?
If you would like to find out more about the Echo Show Device and the Show
and Tell feature, please don't hesitate to call us on 1850923060 or email
labs@xxxxxxx <mailto:labs@xxxxxxx>
Your local trainer will be happy to answer any questions you may have and
organise a demo of the Echo Show and the Show and Tell feature.
For more on how Show And Tell works,
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDYSXvsnl4Y&feature=emb_logo> click here
For the lab's live event, <http://bit.ly/3awNnbp> Click Here.
