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Spanish company Redsys Servicios de Procesamiento is working to implement a sound code that works with Point of Sale systems and ATM’s. The sound code could help blind and partially sighted people understand and work through the steps needed during a payment transaction. Redsys aims to create audio signals for steps such as confirming the card has been read, when the personal identification number has been entered, when errors occur and when the transaction is successful. There are plans to incorporate payment security to existing apps such as allowing the app to lead the user to the nearest ATM and also apps that allow vendors to get paid via smartphone. All these aspects could help visually impaired users to feel more secure and to be more autonomous.
Company: Redsys Servicios de Procesamiento, Spain.
Components: audio information, smartphone application