Radio - Gaps
Image: NVRC LogoNorthern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
Need for development of digital radio services
Radio Data System (RDS) text is sent over an FM radio signal
Particularly important to develop for emergency use by deaf/hard of
hearing consumers in personal vehicles
Some vehicles like Toyota Prius have screens to display RDS
Scrolling text of latest headline news now being done by British
Broadcasting Co., refreshed every 20 seconds, 24 hrs/day
Radio receivers coupled with "smart" broadcasting system would be
able to send emergency text info to any radio within certain
geographical area, and automatically turn on radio if not in use
