Tactile graphics display

摘要: A method for communicating graphic data such as plotted two-dimensional curves to a user sight impaired person is disclosed. The disclosed arrangement uses haptic or tactile stimulation of user's extremity relied--upon in the Braille code fingertip communication already known many persons. Computerized control over character-like display and use computer mouse selection input device; are included invention. invention also includes provision enhancement interpretation aids including axis names, multiple curve identifications, grid line identifications addition audio information tick sounds spoken utterances supplement communication. computer-based embodiment disclosed, this form hardware block diagrams, software flow diagrams listing, latter being primarily microfiche appendix form.