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About Sommos

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At its heart, Sommos is all about memories. It’s an innovative platform that leverages generative AI to promote cognitive health through storytelling and memory recall. By transforming fragmented family content—such as photos, voice notes, and videos—into cohesive digital narratives, Sommos strengthens intergenerational bonds and supports both emotional and mental well-being.

Type of Software

AI-powered Family Storytelling Platform with Transcription and Memory Management

Headquarters

Baltimore, MD, USA

Industry

Social Networking

Company Size

11 - 50

Project Scope

Sommos is a web-based application designed to connect family members across generations by capturing and preserving shared memories. Key features include AI-powered audio/video interview hosting, transcription via OpenAI’s Whisper model, and an interactive family timeline that showcases AI-generated stories with key highlights and transcripts. The platform also supports smooth onboarding, family member management, and automated interview scheduling with personalized, AI-curated questions.

Services We Delivered

AI-Powered Web App Development with .NET Core

Built a scalable storytelling platform using .NET Core 8 and Entity Framework Core to manage users, interviews, and family data efficiently.

AI Transcription & Content Generation Integration

Integrated OpenAI APIs with Whisper model for accurate transcription and intelligent story generation from audio/video content.

Interactive Timeline & User Experience Design

Designed an intuitive storytelling interface in Figma and developed dynamic UI for seamless navigation of stories, transcripts, and media.

Secure Architecture & Data Privacy Implementation

Ensured strong data protection using role-based access control and encryption with MySQL for secure family data management.

Challenges

  • Accurate AI transcription across accents & overlapping speech
  • Simple, intuitive UI for stories & transcripts
  • Strong data security & privacy compliance

Solutions

  • Used Whisper model for high-accuracy transcription
  • Built intuitive timeline for stories & transcripts
  • Applied role-based access & encryption
  • Increased engagement by 86%

Highlighted Features

  • High-accuracy speech-to-text using Whisper for diverse accents
  • AI-generated stories with highlights, transcripts & media
  • AI-curated questions with scheduling & video integration
  • Secure data handling with encryption & role-based access

Client Testimonials

EvinceDev played a crucial role in shaping Sommos. Their team was responsive, solution-oriented, and delivered an exceptional platform that empowers families to connect and preserve their stories with ease.

Testimonial from Nicole Foster on project success
— Nicole Foster SOMMOS Founder & CEO