Brindle: A Braille Compatible Display Screen
Author(s):
Anthea Krystal Fernandes , Don Bosco College of Engineering; Chetana Patil, Don Bosco College of Engineering; Cimona Pereria, Don Bosco College of Engineering; Sanjila Gaonkar, Don Bosco College of Engineering; Nimha Nadesan, Don Bosco College of Engineering
Keywords:
Braille, Display
Abstract:
The Brindle is a prototype for an electronic book that uses linear actuators to provide a refreshable ‘Braille’ display. The prototype makes use of simple solenoids and a microcomputer to control the up and down motion of the mechanical pins. A program will first convert the given English text into a Braille format, each character being made up of a combination of six dots (pins). According to the Braille character solenoids are activated or neglected, thus moving the pins up or down appropriately. This movement is controlled by yet another program. The matrix of pins will be covered with a polymeric layer for protection. The user is also provided with two buttons; to go to the previous page or next page as and when they wish. The screen then gets refreshed accordingly. As a result the visually impaired too can read their favorite book on the go.
Other Details:
| Manuscript Id | : | IJSTEV4I12012
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| Published in | : | Volume : 4, Issue : 12
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| Publication Date | : | 01/07/2018
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| Page(s) | : | 104-107
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