Display for Braille tablet
US11881117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09B21/005
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a tablet with an improved Braille display. The Braille display employs a pin array that allows for the selective use of either six or eight pin cells. This is accomplished by turning off or on a pin pair adjacent to each cell. The spacing of the pins also allows capacitive sensors to be located adjacent to each Braille cell. These sensors are used to determine the location of the user's finger upon the display. The pin spacing further allows geometric shapes to be generated in additional to text.
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