doi: 10.7763/IJET.2024.V16.1254
Voice-to-Braille Translation System for Promoting Braille Learning
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Rutilio Nava
- Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Modelo, Mérida, México
- Manuscript received November 27, 2023
- revised December 25, 2023
- accepted January 4, 2024
- published March 26, 2024
Abstract
The Braille system is vital for deafblind individuals, aiding their education and communication. However, Braille learning often relies on educator support. This paper outlines the development of a Braille printer converting voice input to Braille using an old ink printer to enhance communication to deafblind. The process includes designing the prototype, modifying the mechanism, and creating the control system. The innovation tackles key issues by enabling real-time voice-to-Braille translation, thereby enhancing communication. Repurposing materials and utilizing an existing printer infrastructure reduce costs and environmental impact, thus promoting sustainability. This approach has the potential to transform education and communication for the deafblind, fostering independence, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility. The results demonstrate the effective operation of the mechanism, as it seamlessly translates voice input into accurate Braille output.
Keywords
- braille printer
- deaf blindness
- biomedical engineering
- education
How to Cite
Ian Herrera, Juan J. Carreras, and Rutilio Nava, "Voice-to-Braille Translation System for Promoting Braille Learning," International Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 52-56, 2024. https://doi.org/ 10.7763/IJET.2024.V16.1254
Copyright & License
Copyright © 2024 by the authors. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited (CC BY 4.0).