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Three-dimensional tactile display for the blind
M. Shinohara,Y. Shimizu,A. Mochizuki +2 more
- Vol. 6, Iss: 3, pp 249-256
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A tactile display device that can present tangible relief graphics for visually impaired persons has been developed and laboratory assessment of the device showed its ability to transmit various kinds of information.Abstract:
A tactile display device that can present tangible relief graphics for visually impaired persons has been developed. The tactile surface consists of a 64/spl times/64 arrangement of tactor-pins with 3 mm interspacing. The tactor-pins are aligned in a hexagonal, rather than a square formation, to assure smooth depiction. The matrix has a total area of 200 mm/spl times/170 mm. Each pin can be raised in 0.1 mm steps to a maximum height of 10 mm. Users can get certain information by touching the pins raised at varying heights with fingers and/or palms. Laboratory assessment of the device with six blind subjects showed its ability to transmit various kinds of information.read more
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