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Tablet provides graphics to blind persons

Tue, 07/31/2012 - 11:29 -- admin

Sherry Mazzocchi, February 5, 2007

Karen Gourgey, Director, Baruch Computer Centre for Visually Impaired People and Steve Landau of Touch Graphics, Inc, were recently awarded Baruch’s first-ever patent for a device that helps students learn visual concepts. Called the Talking Tactile Tablet (TTT), it incorporates Braille, raised graphics and voice technology to help students who are visually impaired.

For details, visit www.theticker.org

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