'Silicon Touch' Case
Marissa Brassfield — December 1, 2008 — Tech
References: critica.us & yankodesign
This 'Silicon Touch' iPhone case designed by Bruno Fosi ensures that even the visually impaired can enjoy the touchscreen wonder that is the iPhone.
The 'Silicon Touch' is engraved with a series of buttons that represent the buttons on the iPhone's home screen. According to Fosi, all iPhone functions--like multi-touch capability and finger-flick scrolling--remain intact.
Bruno Fosi's 'Silicon Touch' iPhone case works in conjunction with an iPhone app that unlocks text-to-speech capabilities and tactile feedback. What an excellent invention to allow the visually impaired to enjoy an iPhone!
The 'Silicon Touch' is engraved with a series of buttons that represent the buttons on the iPhone's home screen. According to Fosi, all iPhone functions--like multi-touch capability and finger-flick scrolling--remain intact.
Bruno Fosi's 'Silicon Touch' iPhone case works in conjunction with an iPhone app that unlocks text-to-speech capabilities and tactile feedback. What an excellent invention to allow the visually impaired to enjoy an iPhone!
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