Students miss half of what happens in class. You zone out, the teacher talks fast, you're still writing down the last thing they said while they've moved three slides ahead. By the time you get home, your notes are incomplete and you have no idea what the homework actually was.
Everyone's scrambling after class asking "wait what did they say the deadline was?" or texting the group chat "did anyone get what's on the test?" You waste time trying to reconstruct what happened instead of actually learning.
Campus is confusing. You're late because you went to the wrong building. You miss class announcements. Schedule changes and you find out after showing up to an empty room. Teachers get substituted and nobody told you.
Language shouldn't be a barrier to education. Teachers switch between languages mid-lecture. Content is in one language but the exam is in another. You understand the concept but can't follow the explanation because it's not in your strongest language.
Parents want to know you're safe and actually going to class. Schools want to track attendance and safety. But current systems are clunky kiosks, paper sign-ins, or apps you have to remember to open.
Nobody's making the ID card actually useful. It's just a piece of plastic that opens doors. We're making it do the work for you.
Every student has a phone. Every school requires ID cards. But they're separate things doing separate jobs, both annoying to carry.
AI can now process audio and images in real-time. Translation models work instantly across dozens of languages. Old phones are everywhere, basically free. 3D printing makes custom hardware accessible. PWAs work offline and don't need app store approval.
Schools are desperate for better attendance and safety systems. Students are drowning in missed information and disorganized notes. Parents want visibility without being helicopter parents. Multi-lingual education is the reality but tools haven't caught up.
The problem is massive. And everyone already has the habit of wearing an ID card to school.
Session Recording
- one button press when class starts records the entire lecture using the phone's microphone
- press again when class ends to stop recording
- AI automatically processes the audio and emails you a complete transcript with intelligent summary
- works across all supported languages with automatic language detection
- extracts homework assignments, identifies deadlines, and generates study questions
- no more missing what the teacher said or forgetting assignments
Multi-Lingual Support
- automatic transcription in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, and more
- instant translation of lectures into your preferred language
- handles code-switching when teachers mix languages mid-sentence
- translates captured whiteboard text and textbook images into any supported language
- summaries and study materials generated in the language you learn best in
- breaks down language barriers so you can focus on understanding concepts
Photo Capture
- instant capture of whiteboards, textbooks, diagrams, and worksheets
- AI extracts all text from images automatically in any language
- translates captured text into your preferred language
- explains complex diagrams and mathematical formulas in plain language
- integrates captured content directly into your daily summary
- never miss a diagram or rush to copy down notes from the board again
Daily Schedule
- live schedule display right on your dashboard in your preferred language
- real-time updates for substitute teachers and room changes
- instant notifications when schedules change last minute
- prevents showing up to empty rooms or missing relocated classes
- always know where you need to be and when
Attendance Tracking
- GPS automatically detects when you're on school grounds
- marks you present without any manual check-in required
- tracks and logs if you leave campus during class hours
- maintains complete attendance history for parents and administrators
- eliminates kiosks, paper sign-ins, and apps you forget to open
GPS Tracking
- continuous location tracking while on campus using built-in GPS
- helps you navigate large campuses and find the right buildings
- prevents bunking by verifying you're in the correct location
- links directly with attendance to confirm physical presence
- location data remains private on your device unless you choose to share
Safety Monitoring
- continuous audio monitoring detects shouting, distress calls, and aggressive speech patterns
- camera-based visual detection using MediaPipe or TensorFlow.js identifies rapid motion and aggressive body language
- multi-modal AI combines audio and video for accurate incident detection
- instant alerts sent when potential fights or dangerous situations are detected
- runs silently in the background without interrupting normal use
The Hardware
- custom 3D-printed case designed and printed in modular parts for perfect fit
- repurposed old phone disassembled and integrated into compact form
- versatile hook system clips to belt, hangs from ID string, or functions as desk phone stand
- lightweight and portable enough for all-day wear
- durable protective case keeps internal components safe during daily use
Triple Tap Interface
- three quick taps instantly switches from ID display to full dashboard
- minimal interface design with only essential buttons and clear text
- interface available in all supported languages
- zero clutter or unnecessary features that slow you down
- optimized for quick access to recording, photos, and schedule
customer relationships
- partnering directly with schools and districts
- building community of students
- giving parents visibility and peace of mind
- supporting multi-lingual education across diverse student populations
revenue streams
- school licenses: $20-30 per student per year
- individual student subscriptions: $10/month
- parent dashboard premium features
- teacher app subscriptions
there are 250+ million students in India. every single one has to wear an ID card. every single one takes notes. every single one misses information in class.
India speaks 22 official languages. students learn in one language at home, another at school, and take exams in English. teachers code-switch constantly. textbooks are in multiple languages. this isn't a bug, it's reality.
schools already require ID cards. we're just combining them into something that actually helps, in whatever language students need.
parents want to know their kids are safe and actually attending class. schools have massive campuses where students get lost. class sizes are huge and teachers can't track everyone.
we solve all these problems with one device they're already required to wear, accessible in every major Indian language.
Actually Useful ID Cards
Never Miss Class Info Again
Learn in Your Language
Automatic Attendance
Safety Without Surveillance Feel
Notes That Organize Themselves
we offer all of them.
everyone says "pay attention in class" like that's realistic for 6 hours a day.
we say that's not how humans work.
your brain zones out. teachers talk fast. you can't write and listen at the same time. you forget which building your next class is in. you miss the announcement about the schedule change. the teacher switches languages and you lose the thread. that's all normal.
everyone says "just be more organized" or "try harder" or "check the board."
we say stop putting all the work on students.
Hyphen records your lectures so you can actually listen. translates content into the language you understand best. snaps the whiteboard so you don't miss diagrams. tracks your location so you don't get lost. updates your schedule automatically so you don't show up to empty rooms. monitors safety in the background so incidents get caught early.
you just wear it. press buttons when you need to. everything else happens automatically, in whatever language works for you.
ID cards shouldn't just open doors. they should help you learn, keep you safe, navigate campus, track attendance, and make school actually manageable.
language shouldn't be a barrier. if you understand better in Tamil, get your notes in Tamil. if your teacher switches between Hindi and English, get both.
AI shouldn't be a tool you have to remember to use. it should be running in the background doing the boring work while you focus on understanding.
School is hard enough. Your ID card should make it easier.
Student Dashboard
Teachers Side App
Teacher-Student Communications In School
Admin Control Center