Ototenji (Sound Braille)

Mika Fukumori
http://www.iamas.ac.jp/~mikado00/ 



Abstract:
“Ototenji” is a device that allows people who can see to easily learn Braille using their eyesight, hearing and touch.

Japanese Braille is expressed by 50 letters with a combination of 1 grid with 6 dots. The combination of vowels and consonants determines the sequence of the grids. Blocks are inserted into a panel with 6 holes and when the figure is in the Braille sequence the sound of the corresponding letter is played from the speaker. At the same time, the connection between vowels and consonants is illuminated with different colors. It is an attempt to interest people who can see in Braille.


Concept, Production: Mika Fukumori
Design of electronic circuit: Takahiro Kobayashi
zrogramming: Takanori Endo
Sound: Emi Takahashi, Shani Tobias
Cooperation: IAMAS