2018 NFB Tactile graphics Conference Carolyn and John Gardner ViewPlus Technologies 2 Why tactile graphics are important Access to information with or without Braille literacy Graphics are everywhere ID: 1014366
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1. Tactile Graphics the Easy Way2018 NFB Tactile graphics ConferenceCarolyn and John GardnerViewPlus Technologies
2. 2Why tactile graphics are importantAccess to information with or without Braille literacyGraphics are everywhereGetting an early start – a learned skill Enabling STEMHaving fun4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
3. 3Introduction to ViewPlusHistory of innovationEmbossersGraphics vs braille – lots of braille choicesGraphics focusAdd inkMobile PrintingSoftwareAudio tactileContent availableExamplesYouTube trainingsEmbossing made easySupports direct and networked WiFiPrint to any ViewPlus embosserPrint from your Android, iOS, or Windows PCBuilt in braille translation4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
4. 4www.viewplus.com
5. 5ViewPlus Braille printers SpotDotEmBrailleCubMaxPremierEliteColumbiaDeltaMaximum paper sizeA4 or letter or legalA3 or 12" widePaper feeding mechanismCut Sheet Stack FeederTractor + Single Cut SheetTractor OnlyCut Sheet Stack FeederSing, or double sided embossingSingle SidedDouble sidedEmbossing speed in CPS50255060100200120120Ink option300 DPI ColorNo100 DPI Black (with InkConnect)NoConnectivityUSB & Wi-Fi (with TigerBox)USB/Ethernet & Wi-Fi (with TigerBox)Software included w/embosser purchaseTiger Software Suite (TSS)Duxbury DPT supportSupportedTactileView supportSupportedLegacy mode printing support (e.g. braille notetakers)YesCompatibilityMicrosoft Windows printer drivers (kept up to date to current operating systems)Embossing technologyTigerTigerPlusTigerTigerPlusTactile resolution20 DPI100 DPI20 DPI100 DPIEmbossed dot density20 DPI17 DPI20 DPI17 DPIAdjustable Braille dot spacing standardNoYesNoYesMax. paper weight230 gsm175 gsm230 gsm200 gsmDevice error signalsLight and beepingDevice audio menusNoYesDuty cycle in text pages/ month1,00010,0001,000
6. 6Tiger Software Suite“Tiger” Add-in to MS Office Word and ExcelText to Braille conversion and document formattingTiger DesignerStand-alone program under Windows to edit emboss data before output on paperSimilar to mainstream paint programBraille labels and tactile fill patterns can be createdFile format PRN or TDSXPRN file format is specific to each embosser modelTiger Designer can convert PRN to TDSX format, which is generic to all ViewPlus embosser models
7. 7IVEO 3 Hands-On Learning SystemUsing sight, sound, and touch, IVEO allows users to understand tactile graphics in an engaging and interactive solution. Consisting of a powerful content creation software and an intuitive touchpad for audio-tactile response, IVEO provides unparalleled access to tactile information.Show Space Shuttle4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
8. 8ViewPlus Audio Graphing CalculatorAudio Graphing CalculatorMake math accessible and interactive with AGC. Individuals with visual disabilities are able to create, modify, and experience mathematical equations and get instant feedback with intuitive tones.4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
9. 9Simple conversions in driver or Tiger DesignerWindows Printer Driver“What you see is what you get” printing from any Windows programScreen colors are converted to grey scale with “only” seven shadesEach shade of grey will be embossed with a different dot height, as darker the color as higher the dot, where the highest possible dot is equal to a Braille text dotBraille screen fonts install with printer driverAdvanced settings to invert colors, adjust contrast and brightness, plus thicken linesCreate PRN file when printing to ViewPlus embosser applying ‘print to file’ option4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
10. 10Basic Shapes and Clip ArtBasic shapesSquareCircleTriangleLettersUsing clip art (icons)CarTrumpetSoccer ballFootballOnline images4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
11. 11Adding BrailleOpen graphic is native editing toolType directly in Braille29 fontUse clip board translatorPut all phrases or titles in to a Word doc and cut and paste into other applicationsImport into MS WordUse Tiger Designer or IVEO TransformerPro4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
12. 12Tables in Word and ExcelUse lighter color for grid lines to enhance readabilityCreating tables in Excel and then pasting into Word carries in formattingTranslating in Word makes it easier fixing layout and allows other text to be added1. Table of lunches each dayName/DayMonTuesWedThurFriDan11111Ben01010Susannah10101Rebecka11111Total333334 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
13. 13Charts/graphsUse the Power of Excel4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
14. 14FillUse a much variety in color intensity as possibleAdd pattern fill4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
15. 15MapsBe careful, easier to get information overloadAdding braille can be difficult, even just for a keyConsidering using various fills to convey information, like difference fill for states with sales taxExamples on viewplus.comWorld MapAustriaBelgiumFranceGermanyIrelandItalyNetherlandsNorwayPolandRussiaSpainSwedenUK and IrelandChinaHong KongIndiaJapanKoreaThailandCanadaUSACaliforniaGeorgiaNew YorkOregonPennsylvaniaTennesseeUtahVirginiaWashington4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
16. 16Other common objectsThermometersClocksRulers—inches/centimeters4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
17. 17Simplifying graphicsKey is to start from a good pointAdobe AcrobatTools like Word and Publisher formattingIllustrator, CorelDraw or InkscapeAPH library and other sharing sitesTiger TransformerIVEO CreatorExample floorplan4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
18. 18Tools and TricksFormat conversionsPDF to JPEGRemoving embedded fonts in PDFOCRTricksPrint preview without an embosserUsing fonts without special software4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
19. 19Call to actionExtended trial version of TSSSend me a PRN file and I’ll print it for youTrial version of IVEOSchedule onsite trainingCome visit us in Corvallis4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc
20. 20Other areas not coveredMath equations BANA Financial statementsInvestment statementsBank statements Hotel floor plans Maps on demandPharmacyFiltering webpages for printingDocument layout for publishingBook publishingStandardizing digital graphics for accessibilityAuto transforms for online graphics Print on demand servicesComparison to audio only vs Braille literacyBlind user self-sufficiencyBraille translation in depthDuxburyBraille 20003rd-party Software tools in depthMS OfficeGraphics tools and librariesTactileView4 October 2018ViewPlus Technologies, Inc