American Inventor -Season 3 -June 27, 2007

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  American Inventor — Season 3 — June 27, 2007

 

NARRATOR/HOST:  Welcome back to “American Inventor”, where the search

continues for that one invention that will change the world, and that brings

us to Ann Marie Bryan.  She is here today with her interpreter to help bring

her message to the judges.

 

ANN MARIE (always through interpreter):  My name is Ann Marie Bryan.  My

family and me are from Jamaica.  I was born hearing and, when they learned

that I became deaf, that’s when they decided to bring all of us here for a

better life.

 

I come from a family of music lovers.  My father plays the organ and the

piano.  My Mom is a singer, she sings in Church.  My brother plays the bass

guitar.  Growing up with a family of musicians (inaudible) was difficult

because I am missing out a little bit.

 

Music is what keeps me going every day.  I really appreciate music.

 

NARRATOR/HOST:  Ann Marie has dedicated an entire year, and $5,000, to an

invention she thinks could help others (<– unsure).

 

(In judging room…)

 

ANN MARIE (always through interpreter):  Hi.  My name is Ann Marie Bryan. 

This is my sign language interpreter, Lisa Dennett, and this is my assistant. 

I’m going to introduce my product now.  It’s called the “Ready-to-Wear Speaker

Gear”.

 

The purpose of the vest is so that you can feel vibrations of the music.

 

PAT CROCE (Judge):  Is the jacket for you like headphones for those who can

hear?

 

ANN MARIE:  Yes.  My intention for this invention was so that everybody else,

including myself, could appreciate music in a very similar way.  People don’t

realize that Deaf people CAN appreciate music even if they can’t hear it the

same way that you might, and they would all benefit from discovering music

this way.

 

I’m going to play a piece of music.  If you want to come up and feel it, I

can’t bring the vest to you because it’s connected right now, but you can feel

the vest working.

 

(Music plays)

 

ANN MARIE:  I want to let you know that the speakers look big right now, so,

in development, that’s one of the things I would want to do, is make the

actual speakers smaller, so they’re not as noticeable.  If you notice, on

Maleni’s back, there’s different choices of speakers which is just a model.

 

(Music concludes)

 

PAT:  Can she dance to the music that comes through this vest?

 

ANN MARIE:  Yes (interpreter adds, “They both say, ‘Yes’.”)

 

GEORGE FOREMAN (Judge):  You know, we’d like to take a vote.

 

ANN MARIE:  OK, thank you for your time.

 

GEORGE:  Pat?

 

PAT:  Personally, I love music.  To have a life void of music, I couldn’t

imagine it, so, if you’ve invented something that provides music for people

who’ve never had music in their life, and can allow them to dance, you got a

‘yes’ from me!

 

ANN MARIE:  Thank you.

 

GEORGE:  Sara?

 

SARA BLAKELY (Judge):  Yes!

 

ANN MARIE:  Thank you.

 

GEORGE:  Peter?

 

PETER JONES (Judge):  I think you’ve got something that’s amazing, I have to

say.  It’s totally, unequivocally, ‘yes’ from me.

 

ANN MARIE & MALENI CHAITOO:  Yay!  (laughter)

 

PETER:  I have been waiting for somebody to come through that door with a

fantastic idea all day, and you’ve just done it.

 

ANN MARIE:  Thank you.

 

GEORGE:  …and I’ll just vote, although you don’t need my vote, I’m going to

say, ‘yes’.

 

ANN MARIE:  Thank you!  Thank you!  Can I shake your hands, is that allowed?

 

SARA:  Sure.

 

PAT:  I want a hug.

 

(Solo shot afterward)

 

ANN MARIE:  I am Ann Marie, and I am the next “American Inventor”!  Yeah!

 

(No sound through remainder of clip)

 

 

VBG GEAR

Wearable Speaker Vest  

 

Watching the AMERICAN INVENTOR episode based in New York and enjoying the show’s revealing of their Finalists, I was ecstatic when I saw Ann Marie ‘Jade’ Bryan present her invention of the wearable speaker vest. As an avid music lover as well as being a deaf individual, I knew this invention would bring myself and others to the next level of experiencing music in a new way. This invention will create a wholistic experience for me when it comes to fruition. To experience music, not only through assistive listening devices and hearing aids, but to actual *feel* the beats and rhythm of the music would make it more enriching. I have spoken with various people after the show after Jade’s invention was aired and the reaction was the same from all – “where can I buy this wearable speaker vest?” Even one profoundly Deaf ASL user who never plays music even exclaimed it was a great invention and hopes it will take off as he would like to buy one! This wearable speaker vest has many possibilities; the sky is the limit! It can be worn to delight music enthusiasts and deaf people. Fashionable, stylish vests can be created to match people’s tastes. It can be used as an accessible tool for people with hearing losses. With the accessibility requirements being mandated, this wearable speaker vest can create a more even playing field for people with hearing losses. On a personal level- Jade has a vision and in the year 2007, her vision grew and became more tangible and has branched out into varied marketable objectives. She has the gift of visualizing her dreams and is confidently working towards achieving them at each step of the way. - Jennifer Greenfield 

 

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I have known Jade for more than 20 years and I am proud to be one of her friends. Jade is definitely unique and one of a kind hard working woman who dares to soar. When Jade mentioned that she had come up with an invention that would change the lives of the deaf people forever, I encouraged her to go for it. I had the opportunity to watch my dearest friend appeared on the Next American Inventor and it goes without saying that I was extremely disappointed with the judges’ decision when her invention was not commended.Jade’s invention of the Ready to Wear Speaker Gear is, in my opinion and without doubts, one of the greatest inventions that is long overdue for about fifty years. Obviously, the judges, except for the one who praised her does not understand deafness and how her invention would also be a mass appeal to hearing people. I dare those to put earplugs in both ears and see what is it like to be unable to hear the beauty of music. Personally, I do not see it as an invention for the deaf people but for gadget users who do not want to look nerdy with the headphones. I also believe her invention will minimize hearing loss in hearing people. Some of the clubs’ music are so loud and this gear should allow the clubs to lower the volume and allow people to adjust to their level of conformability. I believe there will be a lot of copycats out there once her invention is out in the market.For the marketers who have resistance of her invention, it does not hurt to try.Regardless of the outcome on The American’ Next Inventor, she is truly an innovator. David E. Harris Licensed Cosmetologist  Daviddoeshairtx@aol.com

 

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I remember running into Jade on my way home and seeing how excited she was to be on the show. One thing I must say about Jade is that she is a driven person and will go places because of this. As for her invention idea, I believe it is great. It was something completely different and never attempted before. The vest I believe is an invention that can be used by both the deaf and hearing community as a whole. Music lovers can share the sentiment of feeling the beat and the vibrations and how it makes us feel. Besides it being a great music invention the vest is fashionable. - Danette Morales

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Music is something that hearing people have long treasured. With Ann Marie’s Speaker Vest, now Deaf people and others with severe hearing loss can also get an opportunity to enjoy music, and to do so in an even more intimate way than even hearing people are used to. The market has been waiting for something like this! - Bram Weiser 

 

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Move over IPod! Out of the way Wii, The speaker vest is destined to be on the must have Christmas gift list of 2008. American Inventor finalist Jade has created a one of a kind invention that is destined to change the face of how music lovers enjoy music. The device is also distinctive in that deaf people will uniquely be able to enjoy music as never enjoyed before.

- Sheryl Emery

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When my mother and I stayed at the hotel in Wilmington, NC, she changed television channels and I read the novel. She suddenly saw two deaf ladies on the show and called me. I watched you and I was so pleased to see what you explained briefly. Electronic gadgets you designed were a new and different technology that nobody has even done before. You showed what and how this technology works and educate hearing people to be aware that deaf people can feel what hearing people can hear in terms of music. My mother is one of them who realize that this technology would enable them to feel the music. They can feel the rhythm of music and the high-low vibrations of music. This is a different challenge for you to do. Congrats to you. – Sinju Engineer 

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Ann Marie Bryan, Inventor, – The Ready-to-Wear Speaker Gear – Innovative, Useful, Design or Adjust gears to give a specified vibration of the music coming from the speaker. That is a very great device for Deaf and hard of hearing people who need to feel it. I was so disappointed in one of the American Inventor judges, Peter Jones who said that it doesn’t really reach out to a huge market, but I think he makes mistake to say that. It’s STILL something that deserves a chance for the Deaf Community. - Mj Shahen, Advocate of Deaf Community 

 

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Fantastic! I don’t hear music at all, but I’d certainly try attending musical events if I am to receive a vest like that! Good luck!! – Debra Cole

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INTERNET COMMENTS :

 

 Ann Marie Bryan - The Ready to Wear Speaker Gear. Innovative and useful. Great for those that needs it.Source: Inventor Spot

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Ann Marie Bryan - from the next American InventorWow! I am a mother of twins, one of which is deaf, hard of hearing. This invention is ABSOLUTLY AMAZING- I can’t believe I didn’t think of it!!!!!!!! I hope she wins and if not- I hope she gets it on the market some how!!! Now- I must say that is completely upset me when judge, Peter Jones, said oh……………….. I don’t know- I’m worried about the mass market. WHAT IS THAT? JUST BECAUSE THE DEAF ARE A MINORITY- THE PRODUCT ISN’T WORTH IT??? Wow. That is very disturbing to me. – Thanks, Julienne. Source: Inventor Spot

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Invention: Ready-To-Wear Speaker Gear-Inventor: Ann Marie Bryan Summary: Invented by a Deaf woman who grew up in a family of music lovers. This vest allows anyone (especially Deaf people) to “feel” music going through their bodies. Comments: Do you remember the scene in the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus where Cole was sitting on the big speaker in the living room “listening” to music in order to enjoy the music his dad loved so much? This device would accomplish the same thing, but would allow the user to move around and dance. I think this invention could be wonderful for the Deaf to better enjoy something that hearing people take for granted. This product doesn’t have mass-market appeal, so I think it is justified that it didn’t make it to the finals, but I would love to see someone invest with Ann Marie and bring this product to market. Source: My Perspective, Marty M. Fahncke

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Ann Marie Bryan: A deaf woman who enjoys music and created an invention so she could “feel” the music. It’s basically a vest with speakers on it that helps deaf people enjoy music. Another specialty project that is great but doesn’t really have a broad enough audience to win the competition. It should definitely be made though. She gets four yes votes.

 

Source: The Couch Potato Blog

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Ann Marie Bryan - The Ready to Wear Speaker Gear – Her intentions are surely pure, and I think she has an interesting point that people who aren’t handicapped wouldn’t necessarily think about. It doesn’t really reach out to a huge market, but I think it’s something that deserves a chance. How can you deny someone who wants to give the gift of music to people who can’t hear it? Thankfully, the judges agree. Everyone watching the show with me wants her to go all the way. I kind of agree… The Source: The Inventor Spot

 

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41-year-old Ann Marie Bryan is a filmmaker who is deaf. Through her sign language interpreter, she tells and shows us her invention, which is the Ready-to-Wear Speaker Gear. It is a vest with speakers that are designed in a way that deaf people can feel the vibrations of the music coming from the speaker. They are able to “hear” the music in their own way. They demonstrate by playing music in the vest. The judges all come up and feel the vibrations in the vest. It’s a yes. With the finalists chosen, the judges are ready to deliberate. They get down to business to narrow down the finalists that they think have the best ideas. Of the New York finalists, the judges’ top picks are The Claw (Craig and David), The Wingman (David Mallet), and Ready-to-Wear Speaker Gear (Ann Marie Bryan). Pat loves The Claw, Sara likes it, and Peter does not like it. Peter loves The Wingman, Pat does not like it, and George thinks it’s too complicated. They all like the Speaker Gear, but are concerned about the mass-market appeal of the product. Source: Reality News Online

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Ann Marie Bryan, 41, is a deaf filmmaker originally from Jamaica. She spent one year and $5000 dollars, on her prototype. She created the ready to wear speaker gear to appreciate music along with her music-loving family. The vest, with built in speakers serving as the deaf version of headphones, allows you to feel the vibrations of the music. Everybody, dance now! The judges come up to feel the vest working and are astounded. Unanimous yes’es, duh. Not even British Man can resist the charm of this incredibly poised woman. Hugs all around! Please, no “Jamaican me crazy” jokes. Our top three finalists for each city: New York: The Claw, The Wingman, and The Wearable Speaker Vest. They all sound like episodes of “Seinfeld” to me. Pat’s in love with the bike claw, insisting, “I need it.” British Man loves The Wingman, but George thinks it’s too complicated. They’re concerned that the speaker vest will not appeal to a mass market. Source: No Control Buzz Brain