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Automated Braille production from word-processed documents.

P Blenkhorn1, G Evans

  • 1The Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering, Speech and Sensory Technology, Department of Computation, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK. p.blenkhorn@co.umist.ac.uk

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering : a Publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
|August 3, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a new method for automatically converting Microsoft Word documents into Braille. The system effectively translates print document formatting into Braille equivalents, improving accessibility.

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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Assistive Technology

Background:

  • Traditional Braille document creation is labor-intensive.
  • Digital document accessibility for visually impaired individuals remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an automated system for generating Braille documents from Microsoft Word files.
  • To investigate the mapping of print document layout information to Braille equivalents.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing the Microsoft Word Object Model for document analysis.
  • Developing a translation system to interpret and convert layout information.
  • Mapping print document formats to appropriate Braille representations.

Main Results:

  • Successful automatic generation of Braille documents from word-processed files.

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  • Accurate translation of print document layout into Braille format.
  • Demonstration of a novel approach to enhance Braille document accessibility.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed method offers an efficient and automated solution for Braille document creation.
    • The system effectively bridges the gap between digital print documents and Braille accessibility.
    • This novel approach has significant implications for improving access to information for the visually impaired.