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Summary

There has been an increased demand for instant captioning for live events such as news and sports, driven by the need for more accessible content. Live captioning enables access for deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers, assists those struggling with dialogue or learning a new language, and allows enjoyment of programs in public spaces where sound may not be desired. Screen Systems has developed an automatic live subtitling technology powered by Speechmatics, which rapidly returns highly accurate real-time text transcripts from high-quality audio typical of live broadcast television programmes. The system can immediately convert these transcripts into captions and transmit them with the TV service without editing required, enhancing search and archive possibilities for live TV content. This partnership enables Screen Systems to offer live captioning solutions to its customers, supporting their businesses and customer relationships while showcasing automatic live subtitling at industry events.