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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
While modern gadgets have revolutionized the lifestyles of contemporary users, technology still remains a bane for the visually impaired. Raising a ray of hope
A portable Braille interface called “Squibble” that provides tactile, audio and high contrast visual feedback for the blind, allowing users to access their mobile phones and other technology anytime.
The Squibble gives the chance for personal interaction as well as freedom, as it neatly fits into a pocket and connects via Bluetooth. Moreover, it tries to negate the stigma of assisted products and provides a stylish and desirable solution for a market segment that is often neglected.
The Squibble designed to maximize the internal space, using an external metal chassis to maintain rigidity. The Squibble uses 779 ultrasonic motors to provide tactile feedback through Braille and other universally recognizable symbols for quick access. Providing illumination through caps on each motor, the device also includes a grip that lets the blind read Braille without placing the device on a surface. When the caps press against the user-replaceable silicone cover, they provide illumination for each of the raised dots.
Designer: Andrew Mitchell
A portable Braille interface called “Squibble” that provides tactile, audio and high contrast visual feedback for the blind, allowing users to access their mobile phones and other technology anytime.
The Squibble gives the chance for personal interaction as well as freedom, as it neatly fits into a pocket and connects via Bluetooth. Moreover, it tries to negate the stigma of assisted products and provides a stylish and desirable solution for a market segment that is often neglected.
The Squibble designed to maximize the internal space, using an external metal chassis to maintain rigidity. The Squibble uses 779 ultrasonic motors to provide tactile feedback through Braille and other universally recognizable symbols for quick access. Providing illumination through caps on each motor, the device also includes a grip that lets the blind read Braille without placing the device on a surface. When the caps press against the user-replaceable silicone cover, they provide illumination for each of the raised dots.
Designer: Andrew Mitchell
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