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Design and construction of a device for facilitating the learning of Braille literacy system.

Authors :
Duarte-Barón, Katherin
Pabón, Julieth X.
Claros, Reynaldo
Gil, Jhon J.
Source :
Ingeniería y Competitividad. 2016, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p69-82. 14p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

This paper describes the design and implementation of a mechatronic device to facilitate learning of Braille literacy system, aimed primarily at children between 4 and 8 years, taking into account physical and functional aspects that guarantee comfort, motivation, permanence and accessibility Braille language. The device communicates wirelessly with a computer and it is integrated with software that serves as a tutor, telling the user that the character is being studied by an audible signal, evaluating what he writes emitting a sound of right or wrong and showing on the monitor for support staff / teacher supervises learning. The functionality of the equipment was validated visually impaired children [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01233033
Volume :
18
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ingeniería y Competitividad
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112458111