Researchers Turn iPhone Into a Braille Writer

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External News Details

Early studies with people proficient in Braille writing show that typing on BrailleTouch (created by Mario Romero (Interactive Computing)) is six times faster than other eyes-free texting solutions. Source: Engadget

Additional Information

Groups

College of Computing, School of Interactive Computing

Categories
Computer Science/Information Technology and Security
Keywords
Mario Romero; BrailleTouch; Braille; iPhone; app; visually impaired; blind
Status
  • Created By: Michaelanne Dye
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Feb 20, 2012 - 6:17am
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 10:25pm