Braille Star 40
The Braille Display Setting Standards
Braille Star 40 is an ergonomically optimized Braille display with 40 piezoelectric Braille cells. Braille Star 40 is designed for the combination with a laptop. Its integrated note taker function turns Braille Star 40 into a real star. Combined with a keyboard, Braille Star 40 can be used as a stand-alone note taker. Braille Star 40 is extremely compact and equipped with both a serial and USB interface. Optionally, Braille Star is available with Bluetooth® technology for wireless connection.
In order to place the cursor directly on the reading position of the finger, each of the Braille cells is equipped with its own cursor routing button.
Braille Star 40 can be used with any laptop computer. The surface for placing the laptop can be pulled out like a tray to adjust it to the corresponding size. Braille Star 40 is delivered with a carrying bag with shoulder strap which can also be used as a backpack.
Flexible Connection
The Braille Star 40 is equipped with both a USB and a serial port which makes it very flexible to connect. Optionally, Braille Star 40 is available with wireless Bluetooth® connection.
Braille Star 40 can be used with a variety of screen reading products for different operating systems like Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP/XPP, Linux and DOS.
Note Taker Mode
Braille Star 40 becomes a star due to the possibility of using it directly as a note taker. Braille Star 40 allows to connect a regular PC keyboard for editing. Braille Star 40 is lightweight and compact to carry. With its 20 hours battery capacity, it can be perfectly used mobile anywhere you like.
Convincing Flexibility
With just one keyboard, you can take notes and control the PC. The keyboard is directly connected to the Braille Star and can be switched between taking notes and controlling the PC. The mounting surface for the laptop on the Braille Star can be adjusted easily by pulling out the sliding mechanism. USB or serial port can selected via a switch on the Braille Star itself.
Easy file transfer
HTCom, the Handy Tech communication program makes it easy to transfer files like your own notes from the Braille Star 40 to the PC. After editing a text at your PC, you can use HTCom to transfer the file onto the Braille Star 40. HTCom extracts the pure text information in order to save memory capacity. Additionally, files can be directly transferred from the Windows Explorer or from Word.
The Triple Action Concept
The triple action keys are a new concept to use different functions with just one key. The triple action keys allow to activate three functions by pressing the upper or lower part or the middle of the key. The triple action keys are ergonomically located left and right to the Braille reading area.
Ergonomically Optimized
The Braille Star is ergonomically designed. The tactile surface of the Braille elements are concavely shaped for the perfect feel. As a result, reading in a relaxed position is a real pleasure for the hand. The function keys fit the natural position of the fingers and are ideal for ergonomic input.
The concave triple action keys are located directly beside the Braille cells of the Braille Star. There is no gap between the Braille elements and the edge of the keyboard on top. No disturbing keys are located in between. That means that there is only minimum distance between Braille display and keyboard.
Optionally Wireless
With the optional Bluetooth® connection, Braille Star 40 can be used wireless as a Braille display at your PC. With a range of about 10 metres, you are free to control your PC anywhere in the room, for example when relaxing in your armchair. Bluetooth® technology is world standard for wireless communication. It allows you to use the Braille Star 40 with a personal organizer or mobile phone. The mobile phone still in your pocket, you can write e-mails and text messages wireless with your Braille Star 40.
Technical Data
· 40 concavely shaped Braille cells
· 40 cursor routing keys
· External keyboard in- and output
· USB and serial connection
· 4 MB text memory
· 2 triple action keys
· 8 function keys
· Autonomy for 20 hours
· Quick charge (3 hours )
· Dimensions: 331 x 227 x 24 mm (width x depth x height)
· Slider extendable to 336 mm
· Weight: 1,4 kg
Optional:
Wireless Bluetooth® connection
