FlashGuard

Chrome Extension

Installation

The Chrome Extension is now available on the Chrome Web Store!

Alternatively, it can be downloaded by clicking on the code dropdown, to be downloaded as a .zip file. Further instructions on how to add the extension to Chrome can be found here.

Screenshots and Examples (see: DevPost)

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Branches to note:

• scratch for website code (React)
• FlashGuard-Chrome-Extension for Chrome Extension code and download

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Project Details

Inspiration

We realized that some people are afraid to watch movies because of the uncertainty of experiencing an epileptic seizures. Movies nowadays have warnings of violence or sexual content but oftentimes, it lacks warnings of bright and flashing lights which pose a serious health risk for some people.

What it does

Flashguard provides users with information regarding movies that contain flashes or strobing lights. Users can now make an informed decision on what movies they can watch.

How we built it

• React.js
• Chrome Extension (HTML, CSS & JS)
• API (Does the Dog Die API v1.1.)

What's next for FlashGuard

• Gaze Tracking
  • Contacts nearby people or emergency contacts if the user gets into seizure
  • Asks for hand gestures in case of false positives
  • Done local to ensure privacy and security
• YouTube Add-on
  • Detects if a YouTube video has any flicking images
  • Uses frame by frame analysis by comparing its luminosity
• Crowdsourcing​
  • Collects and reflects data given from platform users
  • Further increasing accuracy by using two data sets

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