JPH01306889A - Braille display member - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To constitute a document, words, etc., in braille through easy operation by coupling a braille block to other braille blocks through a coupling part of a specific structure. CONSTITUTION:A single braille pattern B and a recognition character S for normal persons are provided and in both flanks of blocks 1, 4, and 7, round holes 1a-1d, 4a-4d, and 7a-7d are formed respectively. Round rods 2 and 3 are inserted between the round holes 1b and 1d, and 4a and 4c to couple the braille blocks 1 and 4 with each other. Similarly, the blocks 4 and 7 are coupled with each other through round rods 5 and 6 and the round holes 4b and 4d, and 7a and 7c. Thus, braille blocks 1, 4, 7... are coupled in order to create a braille document. Thus, the braille document is easily and accurately formed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial use! ′? TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a Braille display member, and particularly to a Braille display member used for the purpose of creating Braille text or displaying the machine distance of electronic equipment in Braille.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, the method of creating a document using Braille, which is known as a writing system used by visually impaired people, is to manually emboss it on paper using a Braille scale. , a method of sequentially recording Braille characters, a method of using a Braille typewriter, etc. are known.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Creating a Braille document as described above requires sufficient knowledge and skill regarding Braille, and the work itself is very complicated. Furthermore, since learning of the Braille system is carried out in accordance with the above-mentioned creation method, there is a problem that young learners find it difficult to get used to it. This difficulty in learning has become a barrier between sighted people and visually impaired people.

Additionally, it may be necessary to display the input functions of switches and keyboards of automatic ball vending machines and various electronic devices, but a conventional method is known in which Braille is printed directly on the case of the device. Processing Braille characters directly on the case or the like in this way may increase the manufacturing cost of the device.

The object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, to make it possible to easily and accurately create Braille texts, to facilitate Braille learning, or to easily and inexpensively display the functions of electronic devices, etc. It is to be.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the present invention, a Braille block made of a predetermined material and having a single Braille pattern processed on its surface is connected to other Braille blocks through a joint of a predetermined structure. A structure is adopted in which it is connected to a block or a braille block support member.

[Function] According to the above configuration, since the braille blocks or the braille blocks and the support member are connected through the connecting portion, it is possible to easily create sentences using braille.

[Embodiments] The present invention will be described in detail below based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a Braille display member employing the present invention. In FIG. 0, reference numerals 1, 4, and 7 indicate Braille blocks, which are formed into a predetermined rectangular parallelepiped shape from a material such as plastic or metal. On the surface of each block 1, 4.7, a Braille pattern B and recognition characters S for sighted people (hiragana in this case) corresponding to the pattern are formed. Braille pattern B
are integrally formed when the block is formed. Further, the sighted person recognition character S is provided by printing or the like.

Each block has the same size and structure, and each has a single Braille pattern B and a sighted person recognition character S. Round holes 1a on both sides of block 1.4.7
-ld, 4a-4d, and 7a-7d are provided, respectively. Round holes on the left and right of the same block (for example, round hole 1a,
The ICs 1b and 1d) are provided in the same position and in the same shape on the left and right side surfaces. These round holes are round bars 2.3, 5.6
Together, they constitute a joint part. That is, the Braille blocks 1 and 4 can be connected by inserting the round rod 2.3 between the round holes 1b, 1d, 4a, and 4a. Similarly, the block 4.7 can be connected to the round rod 5.6 via the round holes 4b, 4d, 7a, 7c.

In this way, multiple Braille blocks 1.4°7...
Braille documents can be created by sequentially combining the images. In the example in Figure 1, the sentence ``Hikaru'' is expressed by combining Braille blocks 1.4.7, which have Braille patterns B with meanings corresponding to ``hi'', ``ka'', and ``ru'', respectively. ing.

According to such a structure, a Braille document can be created by sequentially connecting Braille blocks through simple operations via a joint portion using a round rod and a round hole.

What's more, since characters recognized by sighted people are recorded on the surface of the Braille blocks, the blocks can be combined while looking at these characters, so there is an advantage that Braille documents can be created even with little knowledge of Braille. .

Note that a Braille pattern that is not point-symmetrical with respect to the center of the Braille pattern may represent a different Braille pattern depending on its vertical orientation. By matching the recording direction of S to the direction of the corresponding Braille pattern, there will be no chance of the block being placed incorrectly at the top or bottom.

Although the configuration in which Braille blocks are connected to each other using joints has been described above, when a plurality of Braille blocks are arranged, each Braille block may be connected to a predetermined support member in sequence instead of to each other.

For example, in FIG. 2, the code 9 indicates plastic, metal,
The board is made of a suitable material such as wood, and the board 9 has two protrusions 8a and 8 provided on the bottom surface of the Braille block 8.
Round holes 9a and 9b are formed at a pitch y corresponding to the interval b. Further, round holes 9c and 9d, 9e and 9f, . . . are formed in sequence with a pitch y along the left-right direction in the figure. The intervals between the round holes 9C19e, 9d, 9f, . . . are set to values slightly larger than It@x of the Braille block 8. On the surface of the Braille block 8, a Braille pattern and recognized characters are formed as in the case of FIG.

According to such a structure, the Braille blocks 8 can be sequentially attached to the substrate 9'' through engagement with the protrusions 8a, 8b, 9c, 9d, . . . , and a Braille document can be easily created. In this embodiment as well, by using recognition characters for sighted people as described above, even a sighted person without knowledge of Braille can select an appropriate Braille block without fail.

The combination of the substrate and the Braille block is not limited to the above. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a magnet 10a made of a permanent magnet or the like is provided on the bottom surface of the Braille block 10, a substrate 11 is made of a ferromagnetic material such as an iron plate, and the substrate 11 is made of a ferromagnetic material such as an iron plate.
111111 having a width slightly larger than the length yl of the Braille block 10 is formed on the upper surface. With such a structure, the Braille block IO can be easily fixed to the substrate 11 by dropping the Braille block 10 into the groove 11a.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, grooves 12a and 12b may be provided on the lower surface of the Braille block 12 in the arrangement direction, and the grooves 12a and 12b may be engaged with the rails 13a and 13b provided on the board 13. The Braille blower 2 10 can also be fixed on the substrate.

With a structure using a board as shown in Figures 2 and 3, it is easier to arrange the Braille blocks, and there is no possibility of losing parts such as round bars as in the joint shown in Figure 1.
Each of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 can be used as a teaching material, as it can be used as if you were handling building blocks, and is particularly suitable for learning Braille for young learners.

In Figures 1 to 4, relatively thick Braille blocks are formed, but as shown in Figures 5 and onwards, the thickness of the Braille blocks is reduced and used for displaying input functions on keyboards of electronic devices, etc. You can also do that.

In FIG. 5, reference numeral 14 is an operating surface of a word processor or Braille typewriter, and in front of it is provided a display 19 for normal characters, such as an LCD panel.

The operation surface is provided with a large number of input keys as shown in the figure, but when displaying the input unit of the function keys 15 that change the functions of these input keys, the Braille blocks 16a to 16c are used as "function" keys. 15 on the top surface.

In this case, the "Function" key 15 and the Braille block 16
"Function" keys 15 a to 16c shown in FIGS. 2 to 4
and Braille blocks. Any of the methods shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 may be used for the structure of the joint, and the top surface of the "function" key 15 is pre-filled with a round hole as shown in FIG. 2, a groove 11a as shown in FIG. Rail 13 in Figure 4
Structures such as a and 13b are integrally formed.

Of course, it goes without saying that a corresponding connecting structure is provided on the Braille block side.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the Braille blocks 16a-16c are fixed on the surface of the "Function" key 15, and the input device section can be displayed in Braille.

In this case, the sighted person recognition character S formed on the surface of each Braille block allows even an operator with no knowledge of Braille to easily select and fix a Braille block having an appropriate Braille pattern B. .

The "Function" key 15 and the Braille blocks 16a to L6c can be coupled by the method shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, or by the method shown in FIG.
As shown in the cross section, the Braille blocks 16a to 16 are placed on the upper surface of the "Function" key 15 using double-sided adhesive tape 17 or the like.
c may be arranged.

In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a joint structure such as that shown in FIG. 1 may be used for the Braille block. In this case, the Braille blocks can be used for other purposes such as learning Braille, and when attaching Braille blocks to electronic devices, it is possible to combine the blocks for each necessary word or sentence in advance. This allows flexibility in the work process.

[Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above, according to the present invention, a Braille block made of a predetermined material and having a single Braille pattern processed on its surface can be connected to another Braille block or a Braille block through a connecting portion of a predetermined structure. Since it is connected to a support member, it has the advantage that Braille sentences, words, etc. can be constructed with a simple operation, and the operability during this operation is excellent.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 4 are perspective views showing the combination structure of two different braille blowers adopting the present invention, and Figures 5 and 6 show the input device section of the keyboard of an electronic device using Braille blocks. An explanatory diagram showing the structure of the case, Fig. 7 is the fifth
FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a combination structure of different Braille blocks used in FIGS. 1, 4, 7, 10.18a ~ 1 [(c-... Braille block 2.3.5.6... Round bar 9.11.13... Board 15... "Function" key B menu spear, 11], 7-'l, B
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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1) A Braille block made of a predetermined material with a single Braille pattern processed on its surface is connected to another Braille block or a Braille block support member through a connecting portion with a predetermined structure. Braille display components. 2) Characters that can be recognized by a sighted person and have corresponding meanings together with the Braille pattern are recorded on the surface of the Braille block with the vertical direction thereof matching the vertical direction of the Braille pattern. Braille display member described in .