Apparatus and method for presenting and controllably scrolling Braille text
US8382480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72481
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for converting data into Braille text and permitting scrolling of a Braille display are provided. Embodiments may include a Braille display configured to present Braille text, a control device configured to allow a user to at least partially control scrolling of the Braille text, communication circuitry configured to transmit and receive data, and a processor that is operably coupled to the Braille display and communication circuitry, wherein the processor is configured to convert at least portions of data received by the communication circuitry into Braille text for presentation by the Braille display. Embodiments may further include a memory for storing Braille text.
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