Braille Screen is a refreshable braille display intended for blind and visually impaired computer users, solving the problem of inaccessibility to computers. It combines a refreshable braille display, voice output, and interactive functionality. Also, unlike all other refreshable braille displays, Braille Screen will be the first device that can be used by the majority of the visually impaired population that cannot read Braille.
Unlike all other refreshable braille displays, Braille Screen will be the first device that can be used by the majority of the visually impaired population that cannot read Braille. Its features include:
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The refreshable braille display will be touch sensitive, which will enable interactivity. For example, if a user puts their finger on the "My Computer" icon, the computer will sense its position on this icon, the screen will audibly output "My Computer," and will position the mouse cursor on this icon. If the user wishes to open this icon, they can click the open button at the bottom of the screen, and the icon will be opened. Users will be able to use their fingers to perform standard mouse and keyboard functions such as:
This allows users to have a complete representation of the information on a computer. For those who cannot read Braille, a user can place their finger on Braille text, and the text will be read out loud.