Empowering the Visually Impaired: A Voice-Based Email Management System

TLDR

A voice-based email system to assist visually impaired users in sending and receiving emails independently that leverages Speech-to-Text and Text- toSpeech technologies, along with Microsoft Speech Recognition, to allow users to manage emails and attachments through voice commands.

Abstract

The research focuses on

developing a voice-based email system to assist

visually impaired users in sending and receiving

emails independently. Existing systems, like screen

readers, pose challenges when it comes to attaching

files or navigating complex email interfaces. To

address these issues, the proposed solution

leverages Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text- toSpeech (TTS) technologies, along with Microsoft

Speech Recognition, to allow users to manage

emails and attachments through voice commands.

This system simplifies tasks such as file searches,

email composition, and sending attachments,

reducing the need for keyboard navigation.

Implemented using Python libraries like GTTS and

speech recognition, it enables visually impaired

users to interact with email systems autonomously.

The approach focuses on improving accessibility,

reducing cognitive load, and providing a userfriendly interface. Future extensions could include

additional services like messaging and voicecontrolled applications, further enhancing usability

for both visually impaired and illiterate users.