TR202020793A2 - Portable Embossing System for the Visually Impaired - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a portable system that enables the creation of relief marks that can be understood by the visually impaired by pressing the embossing pen (2.1.1) on the paper manually placed on the embossing plate (1.1) by hand, with hardware and software components.

Description

DESCRIPTION Portable Embossing Printer System for the Visually Impaired Technical Area The invention is embossed on paper placed manually on the embossed writing tablet 'L'. Relief marks that can be understood by the visually impaired by printing with a writing pen Automating its creation with hardware and software components relates to a portable system.

State of the Art The Braille alphabet was invented by Louis Braille, himself a blind person. It is an alphabet used by visually impaired individuals for reading and writing. This In the alphabet, each letter is a 6 (six) dotted line with 3 (three) lines and 2 (two) columns on each line. It is created using a matrix. Therefore, the Braille alphabet has 6 different points. It contains 63 different letters or characters that can be created by combinations.

Visually impaired individuals can use Braille alphabet on paper with any technique. by touching the embossed traces with the fingertips, the relevant text can read. Used to create embossed marks on paper One of the methods is a relief writing tablet (plate) and a relief writing pen. benefit from the elements. On the embossed writing tablet, tiny There are pits. These pits are used to form the characters of the Braille alphabet. they are designed as independent rectangles. Each rectangle It is in the form of a matrix that is mentioned in the paragraph and consists of 6 points. embossed lettering The pen is a piece with a rounded metal tip and a plastic cap.

In this technique, the paper is placed on the tablet, then the tip of the writing pen is placed on the plate. It is printed in a way that will print vertically on the paper on it. This transaction paper It allows it to enter the tiny pits on the sheet and thus the paper It creates an embossed trace on it. Currently, this operation is performed on each tablet on the tablet. manually creating each embossed trace representing a letter in the rectangular region is performed manually.

In the current technique, embossed writing is used to create embossed traces on the paper. typewriters, printing and printing machines or special equipment developed for this purpose. printers are known to be used. However, all these tools are similar to normal writing tools. Since it is produced less than its counterpart, its costs are high and therefore it is quite expensive.

As a result of the research on the subject, BRAILLE number TR2016/16125 DOUBLE-SIDED AND ONE-MOVEMENT DRUM The application titled PRINTING MACHINE WITH DESIGN has been found. In this reference from a complex printing machine that enables the creation of braille is mentioned. The printing machine mentioned here consists of large drums. It consists of a high cost and is not portable.

Another document found as a result of the research on the subject is PRINTING USAGE LABEL WITH THE BRAILLE ALPHABET NO TR2017/23170 It is an application titled PRINTER. With the printer mentioned in this application, only drug labels (The technical 'feature of the printer is not given in the specification.), again costly and it is a non-portable structure.

Other documents found as a result of the research on the subject are TR2019/10096, from 3D printers, printing machines and complex systems that can create is mentioned. All of these structures are large and costly.

As a result, due to the above-mentioned disadvantages and current solutions It is necessary to make an improvement in the relevant technical field due to the inadequacy of the seen r.

Purpose of the Invention The invention is inspired by the current situations and the above-mentioned aims to solve the problems.

The main aim of the invention is to provide a portable and cost-effective embossing printer system. is to put. The invention is about the size of a Braille typewriter and is therefore portable.

It also has a very low cost as it has a simple design.

Another object of the invention is to create an automatic operation as opposed to the current manual operation. embossing is to reveal the printing system.

Another aim of the invention is to reduce the costs paid for a domestic and national product and an imported product. is to reduce it. You can also easily access technical support and spare parts. is to create an accessible product. In this way, the rapid spread of this printer will be possible and the life of visually impaired individuals will be easier.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purposes, the invention is used by the visually impaired. Portable embossing printer with automatic generation of embossing marks system is, the first shaft positioned along the x-axis on the main body, that have the paper to be printed on and are positioned on the first shafts. embossed writing plate, The relief writing on the main body will coincide with the lower middle part of the plate. The first belt positioned along the x-axis in the figure, the carrier body positioned perpendicular to the main body in the z axis, The second belt positioned along the y-axis on the carrier body, embossed pen positioned on the second belt and Servo that provides the up and down movement of the embossed pen on the z axis PVC part with motor, The second belt positioned along the y-axis on the carrier body, of the embossed plate and the PVC part, the first belt and the second belt stepper motors that enable it to be moved by means of Stepper motor drivers and servo motors that drive stepper motors and servo motors servo motor driver, Transmitting the text in the form of prose to be printed by separating it into characters computer and related computer software, inside the braille plate using characters from the computer. decides which of the individual rectangles to print letters using, The main body and the carrier body of the embossed sheet and the PVC part to create relief on the paper by moving up and down that sends commands to stepper motor driver and servo motor driver. microcontroller contains.

The structural and characteristic features and all advantages of the invention are given in the following figures and It is clearer thanks to the detailed explanation written by making references to these figures. will be understood as such, and therefore the assessment will also include these figures and should be taken into account.

Figures to Help Understand the Invention Figure 1 is a front perspective view of the inventive system.

Figure 2 is a side (right) perspective view of the inventive system.

Figure 3 is a top perspective view of the inventive system.

Figure 4 is a zoomed-in view of the neural switch.

Figure 5, general view of the relief tip and the relief lettering plate (a) and is a zoomed-in view (b).

Figure 6, circuit wiring diagram including microcontroller, motor drivers and transformer is the view.

Description of Part References 1. Main body 1.1. Embossed writing plate (tablet) 1.2. first shaft 1.3. first belt 1.4. stepper motor 2. Carrier body 2.1. PVC piece 2.1.1. embossing pen 2.1.2. Servo-motor 2.2. second shaft 2.3. second belt 2.4. nerve switch 3. Microcontroller 4. Stepper motor driver . servo motor driver 6. Transformer 7. Computer X. X axis Y. Y axis Z. Z axis Detailed Description of the Invention In this detailed description, the portable embossing printer for the visually impaired, which is the subject of the invention, The preferred configurations for the system are only for better understanding of the subject. is described as.

Portable for the visually impaired, which is the subject of the invention in Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3, respectively. front, side and top views of the embossing system are given. This Thanks to the system, an automatic and portable embossed writing process is performed.

The user saves the text he wants to print in a prose file and You can download the file to the computer with the software that is a part of this invention with the help of the relevant menu (7). transmits. The computer (7) first splits the text into its characters and then character repeatedly through the USB port to the microcontroller with the serial communication protocol. (3) transmits.

The microcontroller (3) is connected to the computer (7) via the USB port of each in the form of an embossed trace in the relevant region on the embossed writing plate (1.1) of the character. It generates the necessary signals for its creation and uses these signals by the stepper motor driver (4). and at least one stepper motor (1.4) and servo motor by transmitting it to the servo motor driver (5). (2.1.2) provides control.

This is so that the embossed writing plate (1.1) can move along the x-axis (X). The relief writing plate (1.1) is on the main body (1) from its right and left sides. The smooth positioned smooth is placed on at least two first shafts (1.2).

At least one piece is attached to the middle part of the main body (1) on which the embossed writing plate (1.1) is placed. 1 timer first belt (1.3) is connected. This first belt (1.3) is powered by a stepper motor. (1.4) is moved and is also positioned on the main body (1).

The carrier extending on the main body (1) along the x-axis (X) to the main body (1) body (2) is mounted. Movement in the y-axis (Y) on this carrier body (2) It will be connected to the servo motor (2.1.2) and the shaft of this servo motor (2.1.2). embossing pen ( on at least two smooth second shafts (2.2) mounted on the carrier body (2) movement by at least one second timer belt (2.3) and stepper motor (1.4) is doing.

from a transformer to power all the electronic components of the embossing printer. (6) is used.

Working principle of the invention: Computer software (7) separates the text to be printed into its characters and sends it to the microcontroller (3). transmits. Microcontroller (3), depending on each character that comes to it at least one stepper motor for the movement of the stencil (1.1) and the embossed pen (2.1.1) sends commands to the driver (4) and the servo motor driver (5). stepper motor driver (4) and servo motor driver (5) take stepper motor (1.4) and servo motor (2.1.2). according to commands.

Servo motor (2.1.2) Braille pen fixed on shaft (2.1.1) servo motor (2.1.2) up or down in the 2 axis (Z) with the angular change of direction of the shaft embossing on the paper on the embossed writing plate (1.1) 'L' by moving in the direction creates a pressure. X-axis (X) and y-axis (Y) motions of the system preferably two limits to check whether it is within the limits key (2.4) is used. This nerve switch (2.4) is the second on the carrier body (2). It is positioned where the belt (2.3) ends.

Paper with embossed traces of any letter of the Braille alphabet with an embossing printer ' is created in three steps. In the first step, by the microcontroller (3) using which of the independent rectangles inside the braille plate (1.1) It is decided that letters will be printed and the relief letter (1.1) will be printed. the stepper motor (1.4) moves in the x-axis (X) so that it can be adjusted to the required rectangle It is brought to the printing point on the embossed writing plate (1.1).

In the second step, emboss the point of the matrix in the relevant rectangle to be embossed. In order to match the writing pen (2.1.1) with the help of the stepper motor (1.4) PVC the piece (2.1) is moved in the y-axis (Y). In the third step, the servo motor Braille (2.1.1) via (2.1.2) 2 axis (2) up and down By moving it, an embossed trace is created on the paper.

Claims (4)

REQUIREMENTS It is a portable embossing printer system that enables the automatic creation of relief marks used by the visually impaired, and its feature is; At least two first shafts ( .2) positioned along the x axis (X) on the main body (1), a relief writing plate (1 .1) with the paper to be printed on and positioned on the first shafts (1.2), the main body (1 .2) ) on at least one first main body (1) positioned along the x axis (X) to coincide with the middle lower part of the braille plate (1.1), carrier body (2) positioned perpendicularly in the z axis (Z), carrier body (2) at least two second belts (2.3) positioned along the y-axis (Y) on the second belt (2.3), and the braille pen (2.1.1) and the braille pen (2.1.1) positioned on the second belt (2.3) down the 2 axes (2) Servo motor (. computer that transmits prose text by separating its characters ar(7) is the keystone of the braille sheet (main body), which decides which of the independent rectangles in the braille sheet (1.1) to use, using the characters from the computer (7). (1) and the carrier body ( 2) the microcontroller (which sends a command to the stepper motor driver (4) and the servo motor driver (5) to move it to its proper position by moving it on it and to make the embossment pen (2.1.1) move up and down and create an embossment on the paper. 3) it contains. It is a system according to claim 1 and its feature is; Nerve switch (Section 2), which is located on the carrier body (2) and allows to control whether the movements in the x-axis (X) and y-axis (Y) are within the movement limits of the system. 4) is included. It is a system in accordance with Claim 1, and its feature is; the transformer (6) that supplies energy to all electronic components of the system.