A Braille Keyboard for Texting

The first integrated cellular phone and personal organizer was on display in Los Angeles recently, incorporating features for the blind and visually impaired. With 20 braille cells, an 8-dot Braille keyboard, users will be able to send out text messages.

Other key features of the ALVA MPO Mobile Phone Organizer: a fully accessible tri-band GSM cellular phone, an essential notetaker, an agenda planner, an alarm and a calculator. Should be available June 2003.

emily | 10:00 AM | Enhanced Keyboards for SMS |
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