Vyanjak: Innovative Video Intercom and Notification System for the Deaf Community

Vandana Kate, Chanchal Bansal, Charu Pancholi, Ashvini Patidar, Gresey Patidar, Daksh Kitukale

2025

Abstract

Effective communication is essential for human connection, yet millions of deaf individuals face significant barriers that limit their social, educational, and professional opportunities. According to the World Health Organization (2024), over 430 million people globally experience disabling hearing loss, a number projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050. This research introduces Vyanjak, an innovative video call intercom system designed to address communication challenges for the deaf community. The system includes a video call intercom, a wearable notification device, and an Android application, all working together to improve communication accessibility. Vyanjak operates on existing Wi-Fi networks and a dedicated ad hoc network, providing features such as video calls, group calls, and video messaging. The sign language-to-text conversion module utilizes Random Forest algorithms with 98% accuracy, enabling seamless communication between deaf individuals and others. For speech-to-text conversion, the system employs the Python library Vosk, offering offline functionality without internet dependency. The entire system is designed to work offline, ensuring reliable performance in any environment.The wearable device delivers customizable alerts via unique vibration patterns and color-coded lights, while the symbol-based interface is tailored for users with limited literacy. Offline AI-driven transcription converts both speech and hand signs into text across multiple languages. By integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as smoke alarms, Vyanjak enhances safety of its users. This paper details the design, development, and potential impact of Vyanjak in improving communication, safety, and independence for deaf individuals, fostering inclusivity through bridging communication gaps.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Kate V., Bansal C., Pancholi C., Patidar A., Patidar G. and Kitukale D. (2025). Vyanjak: Innovative Video Intercom and Notification System for the Deaf Community. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Futuristic Technology - Volume 2: INCOFT; ISBN 978-989-758-763-4, SciTePress, pages 253-259. DOI: 10.5220/0013590200004664

in Bibtex Style

@conference{incoft25,
author={Vandana Kate and Chanchal Bansal and Charu Pancholi and Ashvini Patidar and Gresey Patidar and Daksh Kitukale},
title={Vyanjak: Innovative Video Intercom and Notification System for the Deaf Community},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Futuristic Technology - Volume 2: INCOFT},
year={2025},
pages={253-259},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013590200004664},
isbn={978-989-758-763-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Futuristic Technology - Volume 2: INCOFT
TI - Vyanjak: Innovative Video Intercom and Notification System for the Deaf Community
SN - 978-989-758-763-4
AU - Kate V.
AU - Bansal C.
AU - Pancholi C.
AU - Patidar A.
AU - Patidar G.
AU - Kitukale D.
PY - 2025
SP - 253
EP - 259
DO - 10.5220/0013590200004664
PB - SciTePress