HaptiBraille Deaf/Blind Communicator

Product Description

HaptiBraille is an innovative new communication device which allows a deaf blind person to independently communicate with others using a 6 key Braille input device and text to speech.  To start a conversation, the user types a message into HaptiBraille, using the 6 key style keyboard.  A text to speech synthesizer converts the typed text into speech, which is read aloud for the nearby companion.  The companion can respond by talking into HaptiBraille.  That spoken message is converted to Braille text and delivered to the user via vibrations on the Braille keyboard, delivering 1 letter or one word at a time.   Measures 5” x 0.5” x 2.1” and weighs 5 ounces. 

HaptiBraille requires the use of a free iOS or Android app, downloaded onto the user’s own phone.  When in "speaking mode", the message typed into HaptiBraill is translated and synthesized into voice using software on the cell phone app. The message is delivered through a speaker on HaptiBraille. For this level of communication, no internet connection in required, but the phone must be nearby.  In Listening mode, when the deaf blind user wants to receive a message that has been spoken by the companion, an active internet connection is required in order to operate the speech recognition on the phone.  HaptiBraille can function in multiple languages.  Language selection is controlled on the mobile phone app. 

Specifications:

• Magnetic Micro USB charging
• 6-8 hours operating time on a full charge
• 5” x 2.1” x 0.5” (LxHxW)
• Weight: 5 ounces
• Braille user manual
• iOS or Android required on a separate mobile phone

Product Instructions
Click here for a user manual in PDF
Click here for a user manual in Word