Japan Lighthouse exhibition 2022
Japan Lighthouse exhibition 2022
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Exhibition Overview
Sony Corporation will participate in Japan Lighthouse exhibition - Low Vision Fair 2022 -, held in Osaka.
Sony strives to fulfill our Purpose to "Fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology." Therefore, we are applying technology to incorporate accessibility into our products and services for a future where everyone shares the moment with no limitations. As part of this effort, Sony is participating in Japan Lighthouse exhibition.
At the Sony booth in 2022, some of the products that Sony plans to introduce are BRAVIA™ TVs, LinkBuds, which are accessible.
Main exhibits
BRAVIA™ LED and OLED TVs
These TVs are equipped with a variety of accessibility features to assist with vision, hearing, and action. The display at the venue allows you to experience the Screen Reader function*1*2, which reads out the TV settings and programs. BRAVIA™ TVs equipped with Google Assistant enable you to control the TV by simply speaking directly to the TV with simple commands such as "OK, Google, XX," or search for videos on YouTube™, turn the TV on and off, and adjust the volume. *3*4*5
- *1"Screen Reader" functions are in compliance with U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.
- *2The Screen Reader is only supported in some regions and languages, and only for areas where focusing is possible.
- *3You will need an Internet connection to use the voice search function and applications. Depending on which model you use, you may have to log into a Google account. You may also need to sign up or become a subscriber to use some applications.
- *4You must agree to the Google Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy to use BRAVIA TVs equipped with Google LLC's Google TV / Android TV. More information is available in Google Terms of Service and Google's Privacy Policy.
- *5Google, Google TV, YouTube and Android TV are trademarks of Google LLC.
SRS-LSR200 Wireless Handy TV Speaker
Wireless Handy TV Speaker SRS-LSR200 is a wireless television speaker that comes in handy when it is hard to hear the TV. You can hear the audio clearly through the speaker that you can place right by you. With a third speaker designed into the front of the SRS-LSR200, voices from your TV are clearer, making the program much more enjoyable. Sony's original technology provides hearing support through the Voice Zoom function. A large on/off switch, large and easy-to-turn volume dial, large buttons, easily legible print and other features make the remote simple for anyone to use.
- *As of October 2022, the Handy TV speaker SRS-LSR200 was on sale in Japan and Europe.
Exhibition Report
On October 28 and 29, 2022, Sony exhibited at the Japan Lighthouse Exhibition for the first time. One of the largest events for people with visual impairment held in Western Japan, the exhibition attracted approximately 1,300 visitors over the two days, many of whom also visited the Sony booth. Sony exhibited BRAVIA™ TVs, LinkBuds, and Wireless Handy TV Speaker. Visitors were particularly interested in the LinkBuds, and long lines of people queued up to try them out for themselves.
Many people had apparently found it difficult to obtain detailed information about product accessibility functions, and some visitors said they were very happy to get details directly from the manufacturer's staff.
We also had the opportunity to speak with people from organizations that support people with visual impairment in Western Japan during the event. Through dialogue and collaboration with the communities concerned, we will continue to gain new insights and improve the accessibility of our products.
Japan Lighthouse Exhibition Management Staff*The mask is removed only when taking a picture.
Photo of the exhibition