Title :
Integrated electronics for a reading aid for the blind
Author :
Meindl, J. ; Plummer, James ; Salsbury, P. ; Brugler, J.
Author_Institution :
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
Abstract :
A novel dictionary-size optical-tactile reading aid for the blind has been developed using integrated electronics. Salient features include efficient multiplex circuitry, a unique image sensor and automatic compensation of optical changes in reading material.
Keywords :
Circuits; Fingers; Flip-flops; Hardware; Inverters; Optical arrays; Optical sensors; Phototransistors; Plastics; Threshold voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Solid-State Circuits Conference. Digest of Technical Papers. 1969 IEEE Internationa
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA, USA
DOI :
10.1109/ISSCC.1969.1154748
