First device with 96 characters

First device with 96 characters

A bookreader device with 96 Braille cells was developed to end visually-impaired individuals’ dependency for reading texts. They can both read and listen to texts in any book in the Braille alphabet form by touching with their hands on the tablet as seen Figure 1. 

 

Many features are the same as the designed device 2. Features;

  • This is the first prototype.
  • There is no solar panels.
  • Created all the software screen were transferred with voice to users. 
  • There is 3 operation mode;
    • Print: The texts obtained are transmitted to Braille cells and reading with their hands. 
    • Vocal: The texts are only vocalized. 
    • Print and Vocal: The texts obtained are transmitted both to the Braille cells and vocalized.
  • After reading, save the voice for listening later.