No, it did not and did not give a website either. I plan to keep wtching for
additional details.
Chris
On Thu, 6 Aug 2015, darrel wrote:
Did the article give the name of the company?
-----Original Message-----
From: ATI [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Gray
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 1:29 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [ATI] Braille Smart Watch (fwd)
Here is something braille enthusiasts might like to know about.
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dot braille smartwatch helps the visual impaired see the world around them
all images courtesy of dot trigger by problems visual impaired customers
have using bank ATMs, dot incorporated constructed a smartwatch that
displays information using braille. the south korean company realized the
challenge need solving from the simple fact that most braille devices on the
market have crude designs, that are strictly focused on functionality. in
order to make their product more appealing to both people with sight as well
as people without vision, the design process reflected a very faithful set
of mottos: 'people with blindness are no different' and 'braille is
beautiful.'
there are 285 million visual impaired people in the world the module of the
smartwatch houses four cells of six active dots each - adequate for four
braille characters to be displayed at once. the dot device can be calibrated
to display new characters at speeds ranging from one hertz to 100 hertz.
furthermore, development has yielded a battery life of 10 hours, which will
give the average user five days between charges. the dot incorporation is
committed to promote braille literacy, by producing a product that will
attract a wide range of customers. by designing a cost friendly smartwatch,
they anticipate increasing information accessibility and affordable learning
among the visual impaired. the dot braille smartwatch is being release in
the united states in december 2015.
the smartwatch has a 10 hours battery life
strap is made of water resistant rubber
houses four cells of six active dots each
second version with a round watch face it displays four braille characters
at once
the smartwatch includes basic features such as, - alarm,
allows access to e-books everywhere
Virginia Drapkin
Missouri Council of the Blind
-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Gray [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 11:39 AM
To: Virginia Drapkin
Subject: Braille Smart Watch
Virginia:
Within this link is supposed to be an article about a new braille smart
watch.
But, I sure can't find it. Have a look and see if you can cut/paste text
about it.
Thanks.
braille smart watch
http://www.designboom.com/technology/dot-braille-smartwatch-08-02-2015
/
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