Patent classifications
G09B21/025
TACTILE COMPUTING DEVICE
A tactile computerized device which includes a tactile interface apparatus for displaying information and receive inputs from a user, comprising a touchscreen for receiving inputs from the user and for displaying visual data; an array of tactile pins that can It be pushed to one or more levels to protrude above the touchscreen and pulled below the touchscreen, via holes in the surface, by one or more actuators, the tactile pins, when protruding above the surface, are being capable of representing the information in the form of tactile pixels that create embossed images above the surface; actuators, for individually controlling the movement of each tactile pin and holding each the tactile pins in a desired level; a controller for converting information to be displayed that is received from the computerized device, to activation signals, activating the actuators to individually control the level of each tactile pin, such that tactile pins that protrude above the touchscreen and the remaining tactile pins being below the touchscreen will represent the information to be displayed; refreshing the displayed information by updating the level of each tactile pin; following groping of protruding tactile pins, receiving inputs from the user in the form of touching a desired location on the touchscreen.
Braille dot delivery system
The Braille Dot Delivery System is an enhancement design from the Publication No.: US-2012-0295232-A1, which implements the same concept for delivering Braille Dot characters via electronic pulses; the system comprises of the Low Frequency Pulse Output Device Pad [140] and the Computer/Signal Transmitter [200], where the wireless receiving unit receives information from the Computer/Signal Transmitter [200] generates electrical pulse(s) to replicate a Braille dot-like character. The Low Frequency Pulse Output Device Pad [140] contain electrodes in a 32 matrix cell; each cell consists of a set of electrodes, one for positive signal and another negative signal or ground; completing the circuit is the electrode gel pad, a medium between the electrode cell insert and human skin surface contact, there delivers an electronic pulse at low applied current. The Computer/Signal Transmitter [200] allows for creating Braille Dot characters by the key buttons and functions as a central processing unit to communicate, transmit, and receives information with other devices like smart phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, World Wide Web, and other communication devices.
Device and method for transmitting and receiving information by Braille
The present disclosure relates to a device in the form of a glove for receiving and transmitting information using Braille comprising contact groups, and to a method for receiving and transmitting information using said device by visually, hearing and voice-impaired people. The device is made of, for example, textile material and comprises contact groups which, when put in contact with each other, generate and transmit signals defined as raised dots in Braille, and vibration signal devices used for receiving signals defined as raised dots in Braille. The device may comprise a control unit for analysis and conversion of data as well as transmitting and receiving signals connected by wires to the contact groups and vibration signal devices. The method for receiving and transmitting information is performed using the device connected to a computer or smartphone having software installed for converting Braille characters into the alphabet or voice and backwards.
PORTABLE MULTI-INTERFACE BRAILLE KEYBOARD SYSTEM FOR HANDHELD DEVICES
This disclosure relates to a portable multi-interface Braille key board cell system. The system includes a bump frame and a Braille keyboard module that are assembled together. The Braille keyboard module unit includes a Braille keyboard assembly integrated together with an extendable and retractable wing panel mechanism. The system is further in integration with a controller and a processing unit of a handheld device. The system can further access functions of the handheld device via Braille buttons or preser buttons provided by the Braille keyboard assembly.
Device especially for a display for visually impaired people and display comprising such a device
Device especially for a display for visually impaired people and display including such a device. The device includes a tactile screen, especially for a display for visually impaired people, said screen including, on one of the edges thereof, a line of icons that each correspond to a piece of software. The surface of the said tactile screen is divided at least into as many columns as icons, and the device includes an element for determining the position of the finger of a user on said tactile screen in order to control the implementation of the software corresponding to the determined position of the user's finger.
Braille Dot Delivery System
The Braille Dot Delivery System is an enhancement design from the Publication No.: US-2012-0295232-A1, which implements the same concept for delivering Braille Dot characters via electronic pulses; the system comprises of the Low Frequency Pulse Output Device Pad [140] and the Computer/Signal Transmitter [200], where the wireless receiving unit receives information from the Computer/Signal Transmitter [200] generates electrical pulse(s) to replicate a Braille dot-like character. The Low Frequency Pulse Output Device Pad [140] contain electrodes in a 32 matrix cell; each cell consists of a set of electrodes, one for positive signal and another negative signal or ground; completing the circuit is the electrode gel pad, a medium between the electrode cell insert and human skin surface contact, there delivers an electronic pulse at low applied current. The Computer/Signal Transmitter [200] allows for creating Braille Dot characters by the key buttons and functions as a central processing unit to communicate, transmit, and receives information with other devices like smart phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, World Wide Web, and other communication devices.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING INFORMATION BY BRAILLE
The present disclosure relates to a device in the form of a glove for receiving and transmitting information using Braille comprising contact groups, and to a method for receiving and transmitting information using said device by visually, hearing and voice-impaired people. The device is made of, for example, textile material and comprises contact groups which, when put in contact with each other, generate and transmit signals defined as raised dots in Braille, and vibration signal devices used for receiving signals defined as raised dots in Braille. The device may comprise a control unit for analysis and conversion of data as well as transmitting and receiving signals connected by wires to the contact groups and vibration signal devices. The method for receiving and transmitting information is performed using the device connected to a computer or smartphone having software installed for converting Braille characters into the alphabet or voice and backwards.p
Portable device with virtual tactile keyboard and refreshable Braille display
A single-unit portable Braille device is provided that can include a housing and a touch-sensitive surface provided on the housing and configured to implement a virtual Braille keyboard including a plurality of virtual keys each associated with a key location on the touch-sensitive surface. The virtual Braille keyboard is configured for entry of input Braille data from a user contacting the touch-sensitive surface at one or more of the key locations. The portable Braille device also includes a refreshable Braille display provided on the housing and configured for outputting output Braille data for tactile reading by the user, and a processing unit in the housing and configured to receive the input Braille data from the touch-sensitive surface and to transmit the output Braille data to the refreshable Braille display. In some implementations, the portable Braille device includes a visual display located under the touch-sensitive surface.
Self-centering user interface for inputting information
Techniques described herein are directed to, among other things, utilizing a self-centering user interface to receive information associated with a transaction. For instance, a computing device may receive a first input at a first location of a display. The computing device may then determine a positioning for the user interface, where the user interface may be substantially centered about the first location. In some instances, the computing device may display the user interface using the positioning. The computing device may then receive a second input corresponding to swipe from the first location of the display to a second location of the display. The computing device may then determine a symbol included in the user interface based at least in part on the second input. In some instances, the user interface includes a keypad for entering a personal identification number associated with a payment instrument.