Multidimensional and Matching Interactive Educational Material for Visually Impaired Individuals

Abstract

The invention is an interactive educational material that enables visually impaired individuals to learn concepts, objects, and event patterns tactilely and audibly. The material consists of a main body (1) carrying book pages (3) with embossed figures (4) of varying layer heights and textures, and a control panel (5) integrated into this body. The control panel has matching buttons (6) that have the same figures as the pages on their upper surface. When the user matches the tactile figure (4) on the page with the button (6) on the panel and presses it, the sound recording of the corresponding object is heard through the sound output unit (10) via the control unit (8) and the sound storage module (9). The invention offers a robust and portable tool that supports the independent learning skills of visually impaired individuals.

Description

1 TARIFF Multidimensional and Matching Interactive Education for Visually Impaired Individuals Materiel Technical Field The invention relates to interactive educational materials used in the field of special education. Invention 5 Specifically, to support the conceptual and sensory development of visually impaired individuals. with layered / textured embossed figures on three-dimensional tactile pages The button embossings on the control panel are physically matched, and when pressed... lg l ses ger b ld rmn Üretici çok duyu erk lerle ml brk tap malzeme le lg ld r. State of the Technology 10 Touch and hearing in the education of individuals with special needs, especially the visually impaired. Our senses play a primary role in acquiring knowledge. Individuals with visual impairment, They perceive the world and abstract concepts in their environment primarily through tactile perception and sensory cues. They structure them in their minds through this method. When educational tools for the visually impaired are examined in the current technological context, it is seen that only 15 Braille (embossed dot) alphabet books, produced in three sizes using thermoforming technology. It includes embossed maps and audio book reader systems. Based on the Braille alphabet. resources, especially in early childhood or before Braille reading and writing skills are developed For individuals who have not yet achieved this, it is insufficient for teaching concepts alone. Furthermore, the standard... Embossed book covers have a static kbr structure and offer interactive and independent learning opportunities. 20 It is unable to provide. Audio recording devices found in the market mostly use plain printed paper or push buttons. It includes three-dimensional forms and volumes that will meet the tactile exploration needs of visually impaired individuals. and it cannot enable tissue differentiation. Tactile and auditory feedback simultaneously. Some prototypes attempting to present this have complex cabling for sensing elements on the page. 25 This requires the pages to become thicker, wear out quickly, or increase costs. This leads to... In conclusion, a visually impaired individual can distinguish objects on the page by touch. These objects, with their layered and textured depths, have a separate control over their tactile projections. The buttons are positioned on the panel, allowing the user to independently map objects to buttons. 2 learning (Montessori-based) process can be carried out and is low-cost and durable. Interaction between materials and technology is not currently possible. Purpose of the Invention The purpose of the invention is to enable visually impaired individuals to experience both tactile and auditory senses simultaneously. by taking action, concepts and story / content elements independently 5 The goal is to provide interactive learning material. The main advantages targeted by the invention are as follows:  Characters and objects on the pages are generated with different layer heights and textures. thanks to this, visually impaired individuals can easily distinguish objects by touch. to provide, 10  The tactile reliefs on the book pages are exactly the same as the buttons on the panel. Neither the surface nor its processing allows the user to select the correct button using a "touch-feel-match" logic. by discovering and enabling active learning,  When the button is pressed, a predefined sound recording is assigned to the object or character. (Description, animation, or object sound) plays instantly, visually and mentally missing parts. 15 to compensate with a notification,  With its structure suitable for three-dimensional layered manufacturing technology, it resists tearing, deformation, and to offer high mechanical strength against fractures,  Thanks to its compact, portable and low-cost equipment components The goal is to offer a widely accessible, specialized training tool. 20 Explanation of the Figures Figure 1: Overview of the interactive educational material (Page and control panel) (in the open state). Figure 2: View of the lower body and electron component placement of the interactive training material. Figure 3: 25 between the control unit, SD card reader module, button cluster and speakers. Circuit diagram showing the connections. Figure 4: Layered tactile reliefs on the book page and on the control panel. Detailed view of the matching key embossments. 3 Explanation of References in Figures 1: Main body 2: Locking / Hinge mechanism 3: Interactive ml book page 4: Layered tactile relief patterns 5 5: Control panel housing 6: Pairing keys (Tactile buttons) 7: Embossed "f" sound on the key. 8: Control unit test (Microcontroller card) 9: Audio storage and playback module (SD card module) 10 10: Audio output unit (Speakers) 11: Power supply (P l ün tes) 12: Electrical connection conductors Description of the Invention The subject of the invention is interactive educational material; with at least one interactive book page (3) 15 carrying a main body (1), attached to the main body (1) by a hinge mechanism (2) or It includes a control panel housing (5) that is integrated with the body. Equipment group placed inside the control panel housing (5); a control unit (8), A sound storage and reading module (9) connected to the control unit is mounted on the control panel. More than one pairing key (6), at least one audio output unit (10) providing audio output, 20 to the system a power source (11) that provides energy and an electrical connection between them It consists of conductors (12). Interactive book pages (3) are modeled with layered layouts according to the story or topic flow. Tactile relief f grum (4) is located. The layered f grum (4) in question consists of different layers heights, different geometric forms and 25 different techniques applied during three-dimensional production surface features that are tactilely distinguishable from each other thanks to fill / surface patterns sah pt r. 4 Press each of the pairing buttons (6) located on the control panel housing (5). on the surface, the layered tactile relief figures on the book page (3) are geometric and (4) There are embossed figures (7) on each key which are texturally equivalent. Control unit test (8); triggering via the relevant lpn when one of the pairing keys (6) is pressed. The signal will be received by the sound storage module (9) and the key (6) that is pressed. spes fk sound file (e.g., nf the name of the product, the sound it makes, h the saved task or conceptual (explanation) by calling and transmitting sound to the outside environment via the sound output brm (10). It is programmed. The working principle of the invention is as follows: The user (a visually impaired individual), with the book open... He feels the layered tactile relief figures (4) by running his fingers over the page (3). And the objects in the story composition are perceived by touch. Then the hand controls the control panel. Slide the matching buttons (6) onto the housing (5) and the embossed figures (7) on it. It is examined by touch. The key on the panel that it touches matches the shape and texture of the figure it touches. (6) The matching user presses the button. The electrical signal completes the circuit when the button is pressed. The control unit (8) sends the relevant audio file from the audio storage module. (9) reads and vocalizes through the sound output unit (10). In this way, the user has both tactile It sharpens its memory and learns independently by receiving auditory confirmation of the correct concept. Industrial Application of the Invention The invention is suitable for special education institutions, inclusive schools, rehabilitation centers, libraries, and Individual home use for visually impaired children in early childhood, preschool and 20 It can be used in elementary school level concept / values ​​education. The material for the body, pages, and buttons is produced using 3D printing technologies or plastic injection molding. They can be produced in series using molding methods. Control units and audio circuits are available on the market. Because it consists of readily available microcontroller and audio chips, it offers high performance at low cost. It can be produced in accordance with customs and standard industrial methods. 25

Claims

REQUESTS 1. It is an interactive educational material suitable for use by visually impaired individuals, and its features are: tactile relief with at least one layer, having different textures and layer heights. a main body (1) containing at least brk tap page (3) containing f gür (4), a control panel housing (5) attached to the main body (1), 5 the control panel housing (5) and each of them has a keypad on its upper printing surface (3) embossed figures on the keys (4) are tactile and dimensional equivalents embossed f gür (7) with more than one matching key (6), A field control of the electrical trigger signals generated when the pairing buttons (6) are pressed. ün tes (8), 10 each pairing key (6) contains the sound files and control unit (8) connected sound storage and reading module (9), at least one audio output unit that converts the sound signals coming from the control unit (8) into an audio output. (10), The system must contain at least one power supply (11) that provides electrical power to the system. 15 2. According to Claim 1, it is an educational material, characterized by its layered tactile relief. three-dimensional printer layer heights of figures (4) and key relief figures (7) and It has distinctive tactile surfaces created with different infill patterns.

3. It is a training material according to claim 1 or 2, and its characteristic is that the control unit in question (8), It is a programmable microcontroller board. 20 4. An educational material according to Claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized by its audio storage and... The reading module (9) is an SD card reader connected to the control unit (8) via the SPI protocol. It is a module.

5. An educational material according to Claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, the characteristic of which is that the said audio output unit (10), at least two speakers located on the side surface of the control panel housing (5) 25 It includes.

6. An educational material according to Claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, the characteristic of which is that the power supply in question... (11) is that there is a portable battery located inside the control panel housing (5).

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