IST 99 Exhibition. The invention of Braille, in the last century, dramatically improved access to information for visually impaired persons. The raised-point writing system offers blind readers access to literature and correspondence.
Users can also change the size and shape of their Braille output.
The printer is in the prototype stage and has been extensively tested over the last two years. The tactile printer is expected to become a commercial product in the near future. It adds material to the paper rather than embossing it. They can thus integrate more easily into an office or school environment.