SwiftBraille: A Customized Soft Keyboard for the Visually Impaired
SwiftBraille is a soft keyboard designed specifically for blind and visually impaired individuals to enable them to type using Braille language on Android smart devices with touch screens. Developed by Mohammad AlBanna as part of the MBanna.info projects, SwiftBraille allows users to connect Braille dots together using at least one finger, replicating the experience of typing in Braille.
The soft keyboard supports multiple languages, both in the user interface and Braille language itself. Users can choose from three different layouts of Braille dots and can also use two fingers for typing if they prefer. Additionally, voice input can be activated, allowing users to type using their voice.
SwiftBraille offers a high level of customization, allowing users to adjust the height and width of the keyboard, change the radius and color of the Braille dots, and customize other settings based on their individual needs. The keyboard also provides speech feedback for each letter, character, or symbol entered, and users can easily delete text using gestures or the operations bar buttons.
Compatible with screen readers like TalkBack, SwiftBraille can be used in both portrait and landscape mode, with the six Braille dots located on the left and right sides of the screen.
