Samsung Electronics Selected as Provider for TV Distribution Program for the Visually and Hearing Impaired for Seven Consecutive Years

Samsung Electronics has been chosen as the provider for the 'TV Distribution Program for the Visually and Hearing Impaired' by the Korea Communications Commission for the seventh consecutive year.

On July 2, Samsung announced that it will supply 35,000 units of 43-inch Full HD smart TVs this year. The distribution is set to begin at the end of this month and continue through the end of the year.

The TV distribution program aims to enhance information accessibility for individuals with disabilities and bridge the media usage gap by providing TVs equipped with specialized features. The Korea Communications Commission's Viewer Media Foundation evaluates applicants to prioritize recipients.

The TVs will be provided free of charge to low-income individuals with visual and hearing impairments, while other disabled individuals can receive support for a fee of 100,000 won.

Samsung has continuously expanded customized features to improve content accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The TVs supplied this year include various accessibility functions for the visually and hearing impaired.

The 'Black and White' feature assists users with color vision deficiencies by converting the screen to black and white for clearer content viewing. The 'SeeColors Mode' allows users to adjust colors such as green, red, and blue, making it easier to distinguish objects and colors on the screen.

The 'AI Sign Language Position Auto-Detection' feature automatically adjusts the subtitle position to allow simultaneous viewing of sign language and subtitles. Additionally, a zoom function is available to enhance viewing convenience for users with low vision.

Other features include voice guidance for menu navigation for visually impaired users, adjustable voice speed, pitch, gender, and background sound, as well as high-contrast screen options. For hearing-impaired users, features such as subtitle separation, subtitle position and size adjustment, and multi-output sound capabilities are included.

Oh Chi-o, Vice President of Samsung Electronics Korea, stated, "We see it as our responsibility to create an environment where everyone can enjoy content through TV without restrictions, and we are committed to developing accessibility technologies. We will continue to strive to ensure that users can freely enjoy content through Samsung TVs."