Meet Badger – your closed caption smart badge
We created Badger, one of the world’s first closed captioning smart badges that converts speech-to-text in real-time. Badger translates speech to 50+ languages, providing real-time communication right below the speaker’s face. We improve and enhance comprehension and understanding for both people in the conversation.
We are inspired to help people overcome communication barriers. Whether you are deaf, have hearing loss, speak a different language, or are wearing a mask, Badger will help.
The Problem
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses to find ways to effectively communicate with the 35 million Americans who have hearing loss, yet most current solutions fall short of meeting this required goal.
In addition, there are millions of nonfunctional ID badges being worn around the world without the power to connect to the 21st century.
The Solution
We designed a wearable badge that provides real-time closed captioning right below someone’s face. For the first time, people will be able to wear closed captions, increasing the effectiveness of communication for those with hearing disabilities and language barriers.
Badger connects to your phone via bluetooth, using two microphones to isolate the wearer’s speech. The speech is transmitted to the Badger app on the phone and converted into text. The text is then transmitted back to the Badger to display the spoken word in real-time on screen for someone to read.
Badger also has RFID and NFC for other smart features in development, which we plan to implement via our app.
Badger will generate revenue through direct sales. In the future, we will move towards a Hardware SaaS business model (Hardware sales + subscription recurring revenues).
The Market
More than 35 million Americans and 466 million people worldwide report some degree of hearing loss, yet there is currently no way to put closed captions or translations on people for face-to-face interactions. The current functionality of closed caption products is limited to computers, televisions, or smartphones.
Our primary target industries are the $49.6 billion interpretation and translation market, as well as the $21.1 billion eBadge market, projected to reach $33 billion by 2025. There is a great upward opportunity for sales and profits with Badger.
We plan to start selling and using Badgers in hundreds of thousands of hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes, hospice centers, residential care communities, and adult day centers across the US. All of these centers have the potential to purchase hundreds to thousand of Badgers for each employee that works there.
Our Traction
We’ve raised $500K+ to date, and have filed two patents with more than 50 claims that cover today's technology and many future iterations, with more filings to come.
We are production-ready and prepared to commercialize our product. We are seeking to contract with a manufacturer in Fremont, California to build the next run of 2,000 Badgers, and then grow from there.
Why Invest
We envision a future where plain paper or plastic badges will be replaced by Badgers capable of captioning and translating, as well as swiping in and out of buildings, trade shows, conferences, airports, and more.
Our patented technology is set to revolutionize the $49.6 billion interpretation and translation market and make life better for millions of people.
Join us as we use our technology to raise the standard of communication for the world’s 466 million deaf and hard of hearing people.
We are sure you know of someone who will benefit tremendously from Badger.
Badger is a product that provides for not just financial ROI but a heartfelt feeling of improving the quality of life for so many. Invest today!
Company | : | Satellite Displays Inc. |
Corporate Address | : | 480 Ocean Avenue Unit 6K, Long Branch, NJ 07740 |
Offering Minimum | : | $9,996.00 |
Offering Maximum | : | $1,069,998.00 |
Minimum Investment Amount(per investor) | : | $300.00 |
Offering Type | : | Equity |
Security Name | : | Common Stock |
Minimum Number of Shares Offered | : | 1,666 |
Maximum Number of Shares Offered | : | 178,333 |
Price per Share | : | $6.00 |
Pre-Money Valuation | : | $20,240,646.00 |
Voting Rights of Securities Sold in this Offering
Voting Proxy. Each Subscriber shall appoint the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”), or his or her successor, as the Subscriber’s true and lawful proxy and attorney, with the power to act alone and with full power of substitution, to, consistent with this instrument and on behalf of the Subscriber, (i) vote all Securities, (ii) give and receive notices and communications, (iii) execute any instrument or document that the CEO determines is necessary or appropriate in the exercise of its authority under this instrument, and (iv) take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the CEO for the accomplishment of the foregoing. The proxy and power granted by the Subscriber pursuant to this Section are coupled with an interest. Such proxy and power will be irrevocable. The proxy and power, so long as the Subscriber is an individual, will survive the death, incompetency and disability of the Subscriber and, so long as the Subscriber is an entity, will survive the merger or reorganization of the Subscriber or any other entity holding the Securities. However, the Proxy will terminate upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 covering the offer and sale of Common Stock or the effectiveness of a registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 covering the Common Stock.
Investment Incentives*
Time-Based
Friends and Family Early Birds
Invest during the first 48 hours and receive 20% bonus shares.
Super Early Bird Bonus
Invest during the first week and receive additional 15% bonus shares.
Early Bird Bonus
Invest during the first two weeks and receive an additional 10% bonus shares.
Amount-Based
$600+
Invest $600 and receive a t-shirt.
$1,000+
Invest $1,000 and receive 3% bonus shares + t-shirt.
$5,000+
Invest $5,000 and receive 5% bonus shares + t-shirt + get/donate a Badger + 30 min meeting with CEO.
$10,000+
Invest $10,000 and receive 10% bonus shares t-shirt + get/donate a Badger + 60 min meeting with CEO.
$25,000+
Invest $25,000 and receive 15% bonus shares + t-shirt + get/donate a Badger + 60 min meeting with CEO + the Board.
*All perks occur when the offering is complete.
The 10% StartEngine Owners' Bonus
Satellite Displays Inc. will offer 10% additional bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. OWNer's bonus.
This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Common Stock at $6 / share, you will receive 10 additional shares of Common Stock, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $600. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.
This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investors eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are cancelled or fail.
Investors will only receive a single bonus, which will be the highest bonus rate they are eligible for.
A crowdfunding investment involves risk. You should not invest any funds in this offering unless you can afford to lose your entire investment. In making an investment decision, investors must rely on their own examination of the issuer and the terms of the offering, including the merits and risks involved. These securities have not been recommended or approved by any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority. Furthermore, these authorities have not passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of this document. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission does not pass upon the merits of any securities offered or the terms of the offering, nor does it pass upon the accuracy or completeness of any offering document or literature. These securities are offered under an exemption from registration; however, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not made an independent determination that these securities are exempt from registration.
Join Us - On-Site - in Silicon Valley at Display Week 2022!
If you want to join us as our guest, please DM or email Michael Williston and we will set you up with a guest pass for free to see Badger in action.
We will be exhibiting with Innovation Zone (I-Zone) and over the past decade, I-Zone has become one of the most important events at Display Week, the Society for Information Display’s (SID’s) International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition. Display Week 2022 is scheduled to take place May 8-13 in San Jose, California; I-Zone will be featured from May 10-12.
AND we’ve been nominated for an award. We can’t wait to showcase Badger! Wish us luck and hope to see you there.
Go Badger!
Join Us #DisplayWeek2022
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Reminder: Today is the last day to invest in Badger by Satellite Displays
Offer closes today: March 29, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST!
Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day to invest in Badger by Satellite Displays
Offer closes March 29, 2022 at 11:59 PM PST!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve raised over $300,000 in funding and want to thank everyone who has supported us and helped us reach this milestone.
You can continue to help us grow by investing additional funds or by sharing our campaign link with your friends, family, and social channels so they too can be part of improving communication for all people around the world.
Badger can help!
Here’s the link: https://www.startengine.com/satellite-displays
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Let's Talk!
Thank you,
Mike
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Happy Friday! We have 11 days until our campaign closes. If you're considering investing, the time is now.
In the video below, you'll see Badger captioning this motivational pre-game speech from the movie Miracle. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend!
PS: In case you wanted to know what the movie Miracle is about, see below:
When college coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After assembling a team of hot-headed college all-stars, who are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe, the heavily-favored Soviet team. As the U.S. squad tries to overcome insurmountable odds and win the gold medal, the team becomes a microcosm for American patriotism during the Cold War.
Check out Badger on a cardboard cutout at the conference HIMSS 2022 in Orlando, Florida! Yes, that is a working Badger mounted on the cardboard cutout.
We have been busy demonstrating Badger this week at the conference. There is one more day to visit our booth with E Ink. Our booth number is 4029.
About HIMSS 2022 March 15-17 in Orlando, Florida
The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is the can’t-miss healthcare event of the year, where professionals throughout the global health ecosystem connect for the education, innovation and collaboration they need to reimagine health and wellness for everyone, everywhere. HIMSS members and healthcare professionals—from CIOs and senior executives to providers and payers to IT consultants and entrepreneurs—attend this influential conference and trade show year after year to get the information and solutions they need to reimagine health and wellness for everyone, everywhere.
Now with in-person and digital registration options, attendees can choose their path to the conference—allowing for a personalized experience with even more value.
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Badger Mode: The default. Connect your Badger to your smartphone and you can convert your speech to text in real time for others to read just like closed captions. If you do not have a Badger, you can select the full screen icon on your phone to use Badger Mode directly on your smartphone so you will always have closed captions and translations available to you.
Watch Badger in action below:
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Satellite Displays’ purpose is to improve communication through innovation. We are inspired to help all people overcome communication barriers.
So, when a speech therapist once said to me, “What if my patient can’t speak?”
I did not have an answer…
At the time, I did not even understand the question. Badger is a closed captioning smart badge that uses voice technology – why would you ask this question?
However, this problem stuck with me so my team and I started to think “How can Badger help?”
Introducing Text Mode: Turn your smartphone into a remote keyboard. Your text will be displayed on your Badger in real time for others to read. If you are unable to speak because of a disability, Text Mode makes it easy for them to communicate.
In the speech world, Badger Text Mode would operate as an Augmentative and Alternative Communication Devices (AAC).
Check out the demo below:
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We are also excited to announce that we will be presenting to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Diablo Valley Chapter on Saturday March 5, 2022, at 1:00pm ET (10am PT).
If you are interested in attending the virtual chapter meeting to see Badger in action, you can register here: https://www.hearinglossdv.org/
Hearing Loss Association of America’s mission is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support, and advocacy. HLAA is a leading voice in improving communication access for people with hearing loss. Their advocacy efforts range from the grassroots, local level all the way up to Capitol Hill. They strive to give people the tools they need to live more successfully with hearing loss and to show them they do not have to face hearing loss alone.
Satellite Displays’ purpose is to improve communication through innovation. We are inspired to help all people overcome communication barriers. Communication is a two-way street and Badger helps both the person speaking and the person listening. Whether you are deaf, have hearing loss, speak a different language or are wearing a mask, Badger can help.
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