Samsung to Supply TVs to Visually and Hearing Impaired Users

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For the seventh consecutive year, Samsung has been selected to supply TVs under South Korea’s Free TV Distribution Project for the Visually and Hearing Impaired. It plans to begin deliveries from the end of July through the end of the year.

Samsung’s smart TVs support users with visual and hearing impairment

The Korea Communications Commission runs the Free TV Distribution Project for the Visually and Hearing Impaired to bridge the information gap for people with disabilities. Under the program, Samsung will supply 35,000 units of its 43-inch Full HD Smart TV (model: KU43F6310FFXKR). The Viewer Media Foundation will prepare a list of eligible recipients from among applicants.

Samsung said this year’s TV packs several specialized accessibility features, so users can easily watch a wide variety of content. The TV features a “Black and White” mode that switches the screen to black and white. As a result, users with color vision deficiency can view content more clearly. Thanks to support for SeeColors Mode, users can adjust the levels of red, green, and blue to improve color recognition.

Samsung has also integrated the AI Sign Language Automatic Position Search feature. This allows users to view sign language and subtitles simultaneously by adjusting the subtitle position. The feature can also zoom selected areas of the screen to assist visually impaired users.

Furthermore, the TVs offer voice-guided menu navigation and a high-contrast screen function. Users can also adjust the voice speed, pitch, and other audio settings. Samsung has included subtitle separation, adjustable subtitle size and position, and multi-sound output.

“Samsung Electronics considers it its responsibility to create an environment where anyone can enjoy content on TV without restrictions, and is dedicating efforts to developing accessibility technologies,” said Ochio, Executive Vice President and Head of Samsung Electronics Korea.

People who want to receive a free TV can apply through their local community center or the project’s dedicated website.

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Binay Konwar

Binay Konwar started his blogging journey in 2014 and has since written plenty of tech articles. At present, he is working as a News Writer at SammyGuru, covering everything about Samsung. He holds a Master's degree in Mathematics, but his real passion lies in tech and writing. In his free time, he enjoys playing chess and watching movies.

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