vOICe software converts PC camera images to audio that's transmitted through stereo headphones. This sensory substitution aids in synthetic vision, focusing on the needs of the visually impaired.

The vOICe Learning Edition has a wearable setup that enables blind people to see their environment. This software provides a unique way to experience for the very first time what vision is like for those who are blind from birth. Its pitch for height and loudness for brightness in a left to right scan of any view make it an exceptional sensory substitution system.
The vOICe Learning Edition makes uploading and importing images quicker and more efficient. Apart from using a webcam or equivalent video capture device, images may also be imported from an image file or acquired with a flatbed scanner. Additionally, the vOICe Learning Edition runs on Windows 95 through XP, Vista, and Windows 7, making it compatible with a variety of devices.
Overall, the vOICe Learning Edition offers exciting features that can truly benefit the visually impaired community. It is best used with a mobile PC such as a small notebook PC or netbook. Its image-to-sound conversion provides a unique sensory experience that enhances the user's ability to see their environment in a completely different way.
Version 1.94: Bug fix soundscape timing when window minimized