RU166644U1 - VIBRO-TACTICAL-SOUND MIMIC - Google Patents

Abstract

A vibro-tactile-sound mimic diagram comprising a front surface, vibration modules, push-button switches, a control unit, a power supply unit, a memory unit and a speaker, the front surface comprising a first region and second regions, wherein the first region contains relief elements, the second region contains protrusions arranged according to Braille, vibration modules are located each in the corresponding element of the first region and are connected to the control unit, push-button switches are located each in its second region and connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit is connected to the power unit and memory unit, a speaker connected to the control unit to enable playback of information from the memory unit.

Description

Utility Model Description

IPC

G09B 21/00

G09B 5/04

Vibro-tactile-sound mimic

Technical field

The utility model relates to means of accessibility for the disabled, designed to educate and facilitate orientation in space of blind and visually impaired people.

State of the art

The closest technical solution (prototype) is a tactile-sound mnemonic diagram (RF patent No. 135173, publication date 11/27/2013). The tactile-sound mimic diagram contains on the front surface of the area on which information is printed (for example, the name and list of elements that make up the object) about the object depicted in the mnemonic in the usual font (for example, Cyrillic) for visual perception, as well as the area on which it is applied Braille information for tactile perception. In addition, on the tactile-sound mnemonic diagram, the main area is located, containing the circuit of the object, which allows receiving information in a visual or tactile way. For easier and quicker information retrieval by visually impaired users, the tactile-sound mnemonic circuit is equipped with a speaker, a memory unit that stores a set of sound signals, and a control unit, which, when the corresponding buttons are pressed, sends the device the command to play the necessary sound signal using the speaker.

A disadvantage of the known technical solution is the difficulty of visually impaired users finding the necessary elements in the main area. This is due to the fact that a tactile search of the necessary element in the main area must be carried out sequentially, starting from the upper left of the main area.

The technical result of the proposed utility model is to increase the likelihood of detecting an actual object (making it easier for visually impaired users to search for necessary elements on the front surface containing tactile information about the described object).

The specified technical result is achieved due to the fact that in the vibro-tactile-sound mnemonic diagram containing the front surface, vibration modules, push-button switches, control unit, power supply, memory unit and speaker, and the front surface contains the first region and second regions, while the first the region contains relief elements, the second region contains protrusions arranged according to Braille, the vibration modules are each located in the corresponding element of the first region and are connected to the control unit, push-button switches are each located in their second area and are connected to the control unit, while the control unit is connected to the power supply and the memory unit, the speaker is connected to the control unit to enable playback of information from the memory unit.

Brief Description of the Drawings

A utility model is illustrated in the drawing, which shows a diagram of the device.

Utility Model Disclosure

The drawing indicates: front surface 1, first element 2, first region 3, vibration module 4, power supply 5, memory unit 6, control unit 7, speaker 8, second element 9, third element 10, second region 11, push button switch 12.

The main elements of the device are the front surface 1 containing the first region 3, several second regions 11 and corresponding to each second region 11 button switches 12, a power supply 5, a control unit 7, a memory unit 6 and a speaker 8.

Vibro-tactile-sound mnemonic diagram (hereinafter referred to as the mnemonic diagram) is intended for placement of information about a certain object or place. The mimic diagram is usually made in the form of a rectangular shield. On the larger surface area of the mnemonic diagram (shield) facing the user (on the front surface 1), a certain relief is made corresponding to the information in its tactile representation.

The mimic diagram is equipped with vibration modules 4, which are configured to generate oscillations with an amplitude sufficient for tactile perception in the necessary areas of the front surface 1. The mimic diagram is also equipped with push-button switches 12. Push-button switches 12 - switches that operate from the axial movement of the drive in the form of a button due to the action efforts of pressing a person on him (the definition is given in accordance with GOST 22614-77). Pushbutton switches 12 are arranged so that the user facing the front surface 1 of the mnemonic diagram can use them. Typically, the buttons (the movable part of the button switch 12) are located in the plane of the front surface 1.

On the front surface 1 is placed the first region 3, within which there is a diagram of the described object or place. The first area 3 is designed so that the information on it can be perceived visually and tactilely. The first region 3 consists of a set of elements (including the first element 2, the second element 9 and the third element 10), which carry information about the described object, its parts. Within the first region 3, a vibration module 4 is located in the region of the first element 2, another vibration module 4 is located in the region of the second element 9, another vibration module 4 is located in the region of the third element 10, etc. Thus, each element of the first region 3 corresponds to its own vibration module 4.

The front surface 1 also contains several second regions 11, where the text is usually located. The text contained within the second regions 11 is usually a legend of the elements of the first region 3. Each element of the first region 3 corresponds to one of the second regions 11. Moreover, the text inside the second region 11 represents a legend item to the corresponding element of the first region 3. The text contained within the second area 11 is plotted in regular font (for example, Cyrillic), as well as Braille. Braille is a point-and-point tactile font designed for writing and reading by blind and visually impaired people (the definition is given on the page: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braille_ font, accessed May 31, 2016). Text made in Braille can be a set of protrusions arranged in a certain sequence. The protrusions can be performed, for example, by applying layers of paint. Near or within every second region 11 (legend), there is a corresponding push button switch 12.

Thus, each element of the first region 3 corresponds to its own vibration module 4, its own second region 11 with text (its legend item) and its own button switch 12 in the second region 11.

All push-button switches 12 are connected to the control unit 7, also all vibration modules 4 are connected to the control unit 7. The control unit 7, in turn, is connected to the power supply unit 5 and the memory unit 6. As a control unit 7, for example, a computer can be used. The power supply 5 is connected to an external power source. In the memory unit 6 recorded sound files corresponding to the elements of the first region 3, you can record other information. Also, a speaker 8 is connected to the control unit 7, which is made with the ability to play sound files.

Utility Model Implementation

In the case of using the above elements and means, the utility model is implemented as follows.

The mimic diagram is used as a storage medium for visual, tactile and / or sound perception. Typically, the mimic is positioned vertically at a convenient height for the perception of information by a person. The device using the power supply 5 is connected to an external electrical network.

The visually impaired user, when interacting with the described device, is able, thanks to the Braille available on the second region 11, to study the legend of the elements of the first region 3 visually and / or tactilely. Among the elements presented in the legend, the visually impaired user selects, for example, the first element 2, which he is currently interested in. Further, to obtain information, for example, about the location of the object described on the mnemonic diagram in space, a visually impaired user needs to find the first element 2 on the first area 3 of the device. To speed up the search, the visually impaired user can activate the corresponding button switch 12, which refers to the first element 2. Pressing the button switch 12 activates the sequence of operation of the control unit 7, which enables the vibration module 4 corresponding to the first element 2 to be turned on, as well as the speaker 8 to play an audio file, corresponding to the first element 2. Next, the visually impaired user needs to find the focus of vibration that occurs around the corresponding vibration module 4, etc. and the need to listen to information from the sound file. The location of the focus of vibration corresponds to the location of the first element 2 in the first region 3.

Thus, the implementation of the device and its use as described above makes it easier for visually impaired users to search for necessary elements on the front surface 1 containing tactile information about the described object.

Claims (1)

A vibro-tactile-sound mimic diagram comprising a front surface, vibration modules, push-button switches, a control unit, a power supply unit, a memory unit and a speaker, the front surface comprising a first region and second regions, wherein the first region contains relief elements, the second region contains protrusions arranged according to Braille, vibration modules are located each in the corresponding element of the first region and are connected to the control unit, push-button switches are located each in its second region and connected to the control unit, wherein the control unit is connected to the power unit and memory unit, a speaker connected to the control unit to enable playback of information from the memory unit.

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