Hi, the only thing Braille about the phone seems to be the braille dots
on the keypad. The article says nothing about the Operating system it is
using or what features it will offer. In that case this phone seems to
offer no advantages to the VI.
On 5/19/2014 8:29 AM, Shiv wrote:
Source:
http://m.timesofindia.com/articleshow/35301597.cms
World's 'first' Braille phone goes on sale
May 18, 2014, 02.09PM IST PTI
A London-based company claims to have put the world's first Braille phone,
which costs just 60 pounds, for sale in UK.LONDON: A London-based company
claims to have put the world's first Braille phone, which costs just 60 pounds,
for sale in UK.
The phone has been designed to provide an instant connection between blind
users and their friends and family, its manufacturers said.
The front and back of the phone, which is currently only available in the UK,
is constructed using 3D printing techniques and can be customised.
According to OwnFone, its braille phone, that comes in a variety of different
colours, is the first of its kind to go on sale.
The company can even print raised text on the keypad for those who can not read
Braille, the 'BBC News' reported.
According to the inventor of the phone Tom Sunderland, 3D printing the front
and back of the device helped to keep the costs down to 60 pounds.
"The phone can be personalized with two or four Braille buttons which are
pre-programmed to call friends, family, careers or the emergency services,"
Sunderland said.
"This is the first phone to have a 3D printed keypad and for people that can't read
Braille, we can print texture and raised text on the phone. Our 3D phone printing process
is patent pending," he said.
People who wish to buy the phone can create a custom design on the company's
website.
While this may be the first Braille phone available in the market, the idea has
been explored before as well.
Last year, India-based start-up Kriyate developed a prototype Braille-enabled
smartphone, featuring a repressible Braille display and feedback controls that
beep or vibrate after receiving certain commands, the report said.
Regards,
Shiv
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