The Readot Device Deepens Tech Experience for the Visually Impaired
Meghan Young — December 5, 2010 — Art & Design
References: mysite.pratt.edu & thedesignblog.org
As technology continues to take over the world, it's easy for some to get left behind in the dust, but that might all change for the visually impaired thanks to the Readot device. It allows users to upload and scan content such as photos and then convert that content into Braille.
Designed by Suhyun Kim, the Readot device gives the visually impaired an opportunity to immerse themselves in technology. It can even connect directly to computers to deepen users' experience as they browse through sites.
Designed by Suhyun Kim, the Readot device gives the visually impaired an opportunity to immerse themselves in technology. It can even connect directly to computers to deepen users' experience as they browse through sites.
Trend Themes
1. Braille-conversion Technology - The development of braille-conversion gadgets and technology is changing the tech landscape for visually impaired individuals by giving them full immersion in a world that was once inaccessible.
2. Inclusive Product Design - The introduction of inclusive product design within the tech industry is creating innovative and essential devices like the Readot device that cater to and enhance the experience of visually impaired individuals.
3. Computer-braille Communication - The new frontier in Braille technology, increasing the efficiency and integration in the daily lives of visually impaired consumers through the direct computer-braille communication.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology Industry - As braille-converting gadgets gain popularity, the assistive technology industry can respond with more development to create better and more creative solutions for the visually impaired community.
2. Smart Devices Industry - Smart device manufacturers can benefit by focusing on device design with accessibility in mind for all parts of the community, including visually-impaired, through perfecting braille data conversion technology.
3. Digital Content Industry - The digital content industry can create new content that is more accessible to the visually impaired by embracing tools such as the Readot device to convert images and text to Braille.
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