Braille displays are piece of assistive technology for people who are Blind. It’s a device that uses an electro-mechanical device for displaying braille characters, usually with of round-tipped pins raised through holes in a flat surface. People who read with Braille can use this technology to use it to read text output into a computer. Many different kinds of Braille Displays are on the market today. This post will profile one specific type.
The Eurobraille Esys 12 Braille Display is a portable 12 cell Braille display with an integrated Braille keyboard that you can use for typing, navigation, SMS & more on your computer. It also works with your PDA or mobile phone via USB or Bluetooth connections.
This isn’t your average Braille keyboard & display. Use the two joysticks to easily browse mobile phone, PDA or Microsoft Windows menus and the navigation wheels to explore the screen. This assistive technology device can even be used as a notetaker with its built in programming and SD Card Slot.
Features include:
- 12 Cell Refreshable Braille Display
- 10-Key Braille Keyboard
- 2 Navigation Joysticks & 2 Navigation Wheels
- USB & Bluetooth Connectivity
- Connections to Computer, Mobile Phone, PDA
- Compatible with Mobile Speak, Mobile Speak Pocket, Talks, Pocket Hal, Jaws for Windows, Supernova, Window Eyes, Compatible Linux & more
- 20 Hours Battery Life, Rechargeable by USB or AC Adapter
- Built-In Mini SD Card slot
