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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7419317 | Print-and-embossing composite apparatus for superposing ink and embossing characters on an object A print processing method of a printing-and-embossing composite apparatus in which ink-characters printing and braille embossing are performed on the same object based on inputted character information, wherein, in cases where the ink-characters printing and the bra... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7407335 | Braille display for use with a notetaker and with personal computers for blind and low vision users A Braille display for use by blind and low vision users. The Braille display can be detachably mounted on a notetaker which includes either a Braille keyboard or a conventional QWERTY keyboard and a memory for storing in digital form information which is entered thr... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7290951 | Braille layout creation method, braille layout creation system, program, and recording medium A braille layout creation method includes the steps of sequentially reading information for braille embossing from a list file in which a plurality of pieces of information for braille embossing is listed, converting the read information into a braille pattern, and ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7278792 | Raised-letter information processing apparatus, raised-letter information processing method, program, and storage medium In displaying cell images of raised letters under editing on a display screen together with a notation character string corresponding to the cell images, the maximum continuous embossing amount that can be embossed on a single processing sheet when embossing the rai... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7234882 | Data producing method of data producing apparatus, data producing apparatus, and sheet processing apparatus A data producing apparatus has: a first Braille translation device producing information processing Braille data for embossing information processing Braille on a processing sheet based on an ink-character array having one or more ink characters; a second Braille tr... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7184032 | Tactile overlays for screens An overlay for use with a display screen, comprising at least one first tactilely readable area, wherein the display screen includes a first feature thereon, wherein the tactilely readable area includes information in a tactilely readable format, and wherein the inf... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182533 | Keyboard contoured to the natural shape of the hand This invention provides novel keyboards comprising keys disposed such that they minimize the distance a finger typically must travel to effect a keystroke and the force that is applied to effect a keystroke. Accordingly the keyboards require less arm and finger move... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179001 | Printing-and-embossing composite apparatus, controlling method for printing-and-embossing composite apparatus, and program There is provided a printing-and-embossing composite apparatus which performs a printing process of a symbol image and an embossing process of a braille character on the same process sheet, the apparatus including: a printing-area setting device for setting a printi... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7134457 | Method of weaving braille and woven braille textile A method of weaving Braille and/or the resulting woven Braille textile may assist sighted persons in determining the woven Braille cells by differentiating the colors of each number 1 through number 6 Braille cell warp thread. A method of weaving Braille and/or the ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7029190 | Braille input device A Braille input device includes eight keys for entering dot information that forms a Braille character. The device further includes a space key and eight function keys, with a separate function key arranged above each dot key. This allows a user to rapidly and accur... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021340 | Method of and loom for teaching Braille Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method of and loom for teaching Braille by weaving with a loom, wherein the levers to move the harnesses are shaped and spaced like the levers on a Perkins Brailler (a Braille typewriter). ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6937229 | Keycap for displaying a plurality of indicia A keycap is used to display a plurality of indicia, such as Braille, pictures, etc., for use with a keyboard that interacts with an electronic device, such as a computer. The keycap includes at least one engagement member, for removably engaging with at least one ac... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6827512 | Refreshable Braille display unit A refreshable display unit with a housing, a plurality of refreshable cells housed in the housing, the cells having a guide block with at least six holes, six motors each with a coupler which may be rotated by the motor, a pin fastened to each coupler and extending ... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6419494 | Error feedback system and method for correcting habitual keyboarding errors An error feedback system for use in correcting habitual keyboarding errors makes use of a set of markers for the keys that are mis-keyed. Each marker has an indicating side which can be identified by a user by feel and an adhering side which allows the ma... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6357940 | Configurable keyguard for use with touch sensitive keyboard A configurable touch sensitive keyboard system is used to adjust or control the interface to a computer or other electronic device, particularly, for disabled individuals. The configurable touch sensitive keyboard system includes a touch sensitive keyboar... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6086273 | Braille label writer having stationary solenoid driven inscribing mechanism A braille label writer for inscribing braille on a labeling tape, according to the invention, comprises an operating section provided with operation keys including an input key, a memory for storing information concerning letter codes and braille codes, a... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6059575 | Tactile recognition input device and overlay for use with an input device A tactile recognition input device is used by a visually impaired individual, for example, to interact with an electronic device, such as a computer. The input device includes a plurality of activation keys movable in a direction generally parallel to the... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5515763 | Tactile key tops The invention applies to keyboards--for example, musical or typewriter keyboards. Various key top shapes are disclosed which may be identified by touch. These shapes include longitudinal ridges, slots, and rows of ridges, slots, knobs, craters and texturi... | 05/14/1996 |
| 4180336 | Touch checking key tops for keyboard Touch checking key tops for keyboard on a cash register in which the keyboard is provided with a plurality of keys arranged in a generally rectangular matrix with the keys being arranged in three rows extending in one direction and three rows extending in... | 12/25/1979 |
| 4008793 | Typewriting machine A typewriter using an alphabet in which the letters are obtained from a single type of sign, the machine capable of being equipped with teletransmission and telereception devices, and means for use by the blind.... | 02/22/1977 |
