You asked, CaptionMate listened. See what CaptionMate is now offering during this Product Showcase Webinar.
When: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Time: 2:00-2:30 p.m. (ET)
Executive Summary:
CaptionMate is a mobile app for iPhones and Android devices. As an innovator in the mobile captioning space, CaptionMate uses ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) to provide fast and accurate captions in real time. It is also the only service to caption both sides of the conversation, allow consumers to share their conversation in real time, and provide captions in over 100 languages.
CaptionMate also functions as a viable workplace solution, turning your computer and office phone into a free captioning platform for individuals who need assistance at work.
As a certified IP CTS provider, CaptionMate adheres to all FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulations ensuring total customer privacy and security.
There are many things that set CaptionMate apart but one of the biggest, is that we believe that you the consumer are the expert. Discover how CaptionMate has been listening to its customers and making their requests a reality by becoming part of a pilot program to test a new captioning platform.
Note: This is a product showcase webinar – not an endorsement of products or services
Presenter:
Jon Gray – Business Manager, CaptionMate
As the Business Manager for CaptionMate Jon is responsible for the company’s product development, sales and strategy. With over 20 years of experience developing products for individuals with hearing loss, Jon has served in a variety of roles including CSO for Bellman & Symfon, Director of Sales for Clarity Products LLC. and Sr. Product Manager for Plantronics. With a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science (B.A.Sc) from Florida State University and hearing loss himelf, Jon has been successful in bringing new technologies to the disability community by building partnerships from the local grassroots community organizations to state agencies federal agencies such as the VA (Veterans Administration) and even the Canadian Government.
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