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WO2007112467A1 - Appareil de communication destiné à la transmission de données entre un appareil électronique et un utilisateur - Google Patents

Appareil de communication destiné à la transmission de données entre un appareil électronique et un utilisateur Download PDF

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WO2007112467A1
WO2007112467A1 PCT/AT2007/000147 AT2007000147W WO2007112467A1 WO 2007112467 A1 WO2007112467 A1 WO 2007112467A1 AT 2007000147 W AT2007000147 W AT 2007000147W WO 2007112467 A1 WO2007112467 A1 WO 2007112467A1
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Ewald Kantner
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Abatec Electronic Ag
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B21/00—Teaching, or communicating with, the blind, deaf or mute
    • G09B21/02—Devices for Braille writing
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09B—EDUCATIONAL OR DEMONSTRATION APPLIANCES; APPLIANCES FOR TEACHING, OR COMMUNICATING WITH, THE BLIND, DEAF OR MUTE; MODELS; PLANETARIA; GLOBES; MAPS; DIAGRAMS
    • G09B21/00—Teaching, or communicating with, the blind, deaf or mute
    • G09B21/02—Devices for Braille writing
    • G09B21/025—Devices for Braille writing wherein one tactile input is associated to a single finger

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  • Communication device for transmitting information between an electronic device and a user
  • the invention relates to an electronic communication device which enables blind persons to use such electronic devices as mobile phones, digital organization aids, digital translation devices, personal computers, etc., which otherwise communicate with the user by means of text output on a visual display.
  • DE 196 54 575 A1 proposes a mobile phone for the blind, wherein compared to a conventional mobile phone, the blind for the blind senseless LCD display is replaced by a surface for the output of tactile signs in Braille coding.
  • a disadvantage of this proposal is that so blind people are virtually excluded from the rapid cycle of product change of mobile phones, since for the relatively small group of blind people only relatively rarely a new type of mobile phone will be developed, and since these mobile phones due to the low number ever Pieces are very expensive then.
  • DE 101 14 502 A1 proposes for the blind in connection with a computer a "touch monitor" as a substitute for a normal monitor
  • a special embodiment of the braille character dispenser is also proposed for installation in mobile communication devices whether, or how the already mentioned in DE 196 54 575 A1, associated disadvantages can be solved is not described.
  • CN 13 11 594 it is proposed to issue an acoustic signal describing the function of the key with the pressure on the keys of a mobile telephone.
  • a programmed voice can audibly pronounce the numbers dialed by keystrokes, thus allowing blind people to acoustically control the dialed telephone number.
  • a disadvantage of this embodiment is that the environment can listen in when entering information via the keyboard. According to the proposal, the recognition of received or previously stored written information is not supported. If you supplement this with the help of a synthesized language, you have the problem of indiscretion.
  • GB 2 269 698 A shows a small mobile device for communication with a stopwatch, in which the output takes place via four simplified Braille cells, to which the values to be output are sequentially switched in time.
  • the simplified Braille cells each have only four activatable points. Each of these cells only prints numbers and no letters. It is not possible to enter letters or numbers. Its extremely simple design makes it unsuitable for other applications, such as communication with a mobile phone.
  • WO 2004/083996 describes a device for reading and dialing in an information and command menu, wherein a braille line, that is to say a horizontal arrangement of a multiplicity of Braille cells, is used to display the information, and wherein by means of additional switching fields is selected. which elements are displayed and selected.
  • the device is suitable for communicating with mobile phones in both directions. With a little practice, it is possible for the blind to work quickly with a mobile phone, whereby additional functions of mobile phones, such as text messages and calendars are available.
  • EP 1 522 983 A1 shows a braille-based communication device, which among other things is also intended for communication with mobile phones.
  • the input takes place via an arrangement of individual surfaces, which together form a Braille cell, wherein the individual surfaces are operated by one finger at a time. It also has buttons on the front, which can be operated with the thumb.
  • the output is via a rotating disc on the periphery of a relatively large number of Braille cells are arranged, which are each scanned with a single fingertip.
  • the object underlying the invention is to provide a communication device with the help of which blind persons the use of such electronic devices is enabled, which otherwise communicate with the user by means of text output to a visual display. It should be adaptable to various such electronic devices. Compared to previously known communication devices for this purpose, the new communication device should be improved to the effect that to his Operation not necessarily a support surface such as a table is required and that it is operated by the user while walking or standing. To solve the problem, in turn, a communication device is proposed at which input and output takes place in the manner of Braille coding. The input of alphanumeric characters is done by pressing a defined example of braille coding combination of individual buttons, the individual buttons are operated by one finger.
  • the output preferably takes place over a small number of Braille cells, whereby words and sentences are formed for both the input and the output by representing individual characters in chronological succession.
  • the individual buttons serving for the input are arranged in two rows arranged approximately parallel to one another and on the same length. In this case, each of the two rows in turn runs approximately parallel to one of the other row facing away edge of the housing surface of the communication device wherein the distance between this edge of the housing surface and the closer to him row of input-serving buttons is less than a finger length of the user.
  • Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a communication device according to the invention in a oblique view from above.
  • the page marked with the index fingers is on the left.
  • Fig. 2 shows the communication device of Fig. 1 in oblique view from below. The page marked with the index fingers is on the left.
  • Fig. 3 shows the communication device of Fig. 1 from above, wherein the housing parts, which carry the serving for the input buttons are slightly unfolded.
  • Fig. 4 shows a second embodiment of a communication device according to the invention in a front view.
  • Fig. 5 shows a third embodiment of a communication device according to the invention in a front view.
  • Fig. 6 shows in a functional block diagram the joint action of a mobile phone as a device to be used (symbolized by the upper dashed line drawn rectangle) and a communication device according to the invention (symbolized by the lower dashed line drawn rectangle).
  • buttons 1, 2 for the braille-coded input of alphanumeric characters - ie letters, numbers or special characters - arranged.
  • Each button is reached by exactly one finger of the user.
  • the buttons are combined in two approximately mutually parallel rows to four surfaces 1, 2.
  • the row of the four buttons 1 is gripped by the edge 11 of the upper side of the housing (FIG. 1), the row of the four buttons 2 is gripped from the opposite edge 12.
  • Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 is located between the two rows of the input serving buttons 1, 2, a field 3 with four Braille reading cells for the output of characters to the user.
  • Braille reading cells each have either 6 or 8 individually stimulable points to deliver a tactile stimulus, and are sampled as a whole by a user's fingertip.
  • the combination of each stimulated point signifies an alphanumeric sign.
  • These braille reading cells are in close range those of the input serving buttons 1, 2 are arranged, on which lie in the input, the two index fingers of the user.
  • buttons 1, 2 which each form a row need not exactly one behind the other and arranged at the same distance from each other. Their arrangement should as far as possible be adapted to a natural fingering, and it should be easily possible to feel with at least one index finger away from it on the field 3 with the Braille reading cells.
  • buttons 1, 2 serving for input are respectively arranged on a pivotable housing part 4, 5.
  • these housing parts can be arranged around a button provided in the vicinity of the buttons provided for the index fingers, to the level of the buttons normal axis extending from each other and the remaining middle housing part are pivoted away. In this way, the grip comfort can be slightly improved.
  • buttons 6, 7 for the input.
  • Functions of these keys can be, for example: navigating within the individual menus, "Enter”, switching between different key assignments "," space ",” menu call ".
  • the symmetrically arranged with respect to the housing button 7 is designed as a navigation surface. Depending on which corner is pressed, or whether in the middle is pressed, so that different inputs are made.
  • buttons on the forefinger-side end face of the housing buttons or a joystick or the like can install.
  • Fig. 5 shows a construction in which a field 3 with two longer rows of BrailJe read cells is arranged between a series of input buttons 2 and the edge 12 over which the user grips his fingers with this row.
  • This construction is very advantageous, especially when reading longer strings.
  • it is advantageous to make the arrangement of the consecutively issued characters and also the order of the buttons 1, 2 for input by 180 ° switchable. This makes it easy to customize the device for both left and right-handed users.
  • the upper dashed rectangle includes the functional blocks of the mobile phone.
  • the two software modules (b) and (e), which process the data from the central working unit (a) for display on the communication device or vice versa are for the corresponding mobile phone platform to implement.
  • the software communicating with the communication device may be in In many cases, it is designed as a user-installable program, which has the advantages of being simple to install and preserving all the functionality of the mobile phone.
  • the communication device symbolized in FIG. 6 in the lower dashed rectangle essentially comprises the functional blocks (f2) for the communication with the electronic device (mobile telephone) to be used, for example by infrared interface, cable, or radio, which is used for the display of the and the proper interpretation of input characters required programmable logic unit (g), and the hardware (h).
  • the function block (g) can also be accommodated on the mobile phone; i.e.
  • the mobile phone can also take over the detailed control of the communication device.
  • the communication device can thus be made simpler and cheaper.
  • the user enters a telephone number and a short message (SMS) on the communication device, the mobile phone sends the short message.
  • SMS short message
  • buttons and / or joystick a character by which the communication device is prompted, issued, which state the arrangement has.
  • the user confirms the input e.g. by a pressure on the joystick;
  • the text input for the content of the SMS is forwarded to.
  • the user enters the short message in the same way as the phone number before, and confirms the input at the end.
  • the SMS is sent from the mobile phone.
  • the communication device outputs the text "SMS sent".
  • SMS arrives and is read by a blind user using a communication device - mobile phone is switched on; SMS arrives at mobile phone; Mobile phone gives an acoustic signal
  • the two menu items can be made distinguishable from each other for example by a different vibration frequency, or by a delimiter, or they require as an intermediate step active onward switching means
  • the communication device If ⁇ read> is selected, the communication device outputs the message.
  • Communication device sends the selection to mobile phone, which sends SMS as a string to communication device (optionally with additional information such as sender or time).
  • SMS as text (text output see above).
  • the communication device should be provided with a plug connection or a switchable on and off radio connection and corresponding supporting software for connection to an additional module of Braille reading cells. It may well be useful to use the input buttons 1, 2 as output surfaces and to spare the field 3 Braille read cells.
  • the buttons 1, 2 would have to be provided with actuators through which selectively switchable a tactile stimulus can be given to the respective adjoining finger of the user. By simultaneous, or temporally defined successive stimulus to several of these actuators a character is defined according to Braille coding, which is thus communicated to the user by the communication device.
  • the sensory stimulus required for reading is created and generated. It can be vibrations with different frequencies and with different durations, switchable elevations or depressions can be generated.
  • the electromechanical transducers can operate on the basis of electromagnetism or piezocrystals. There are too switchable local heating, for example by means of an electrical resistance to consider.
  • Braille codes vary from country to country - but code pages can be easily implemented in software, or even by the user himself.
  • Braille reading cells can also be attached to the bottom so that they can be felt with the thumb.
  • buttons instead of eight character input buttons for the extended set of alphanumeric characters, only six buttons may be arranged for the alphanumeric characters in the narrower sense.
  • the communication device can also be designed for use as a stand-alone mobile telephone, organizer or computer by means of additional installations such as loudspeakers, a microphone, an improved transmitting and receiving unit, a more powerful data processing unit including a corresponding operating system.
  • the communication device according to the invention is also advantageous if it is used only for the input of characters, for example in a mobile phone.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil de communication destiné à la transmission de données entre un appareil électronique et un utilisateur. L'utilisateur entre les données dans l'appareil, par exemple, un code Braille en appuyant sur une combinaison de plusieurs boutons identifiant le symbole concerné, les différents boutons étant respectivement commandés par un doigt. Les différents boutons (1, 2) à commander respectivement par un doigt pour l'entrée de données sont disposés en deux rangées de longueur approximativement identique. La différence de direction entre les directions longitudinales des deux rangées étant inférieure à 45° et chacune des deux rangées, à leur tour, étant au moins approximativement parallèle à un bord (11, 12) de la surface du boîtier de l'appareil de communication, ledit bord étant opposé respectivement à l'autre rangée. La distance entre le bord (11, 12) de la surface du boîtier et la rangée la plus proche des boutons (1, 2) servant à l'introduction de données est inférieure à une longueur de doigt de l'utilisateur.
PCT/AT2007/000147 2006-04-06 2007-03-28 Appareil de communication destiné à la transmission de données entre un appareil électronique et un utilisateur WO2007112467A1 (fr)

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AT5912006A AT503412B1 (de) 2006-04-06 2006-04-06 Kommunikationsgerät zur übertragung braille- kodierter informationen zwischen einem mobiltelefon und einem benutzer
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