User Problem

The process of looking at and processing written words in a specified order is called Directional Tracking. It is an arbitary, artificial facet of all human made written languages, which new readers are expected to learn and naturally apply to read effectively and extract meaning.

However, new readers' inborn tendency is to non-sequentially look at various points of interests around given content to extract meaning. Thus, they require specialized, long-term, continuous training to develop Directional Tracking skills to become proficient readers as adults.

Our Solution

Point n Follow is an experience built on the top of existing audio-enabled eReaders, which enables new readers to slide their fingers under the words to highlight and listen to them at a pace their finger is moving.

Since the pace of their finger movement is directly proportional to amount and complexity of information their brain can process, this technique automatically creates a personalized experience for each unique user.

Moreover, Point n Follow can be integrated with a recommendation system to provide content relative to users' patterns of progression in order to demonstrate measurable impact on their learning.

My Role + Team Credits

My role: Primary Inventor, Ideation, UX design and patent application.
Credits: Mike M (Visuals), Austin R (Visuals), Jeseka H (Voiceover in Video)

Password: PNF2017. Please turn on the volume for narration.