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  • RoboBraille in Bulgaria Braille books, audio books, e-books, accessibility, digital library

    Lars Ballieu ChristensenTanja Stevns

  • RoboBrailleMail and web-based translation serviceFree for all non-commercial usersRoboBraille can Translate text into and from Grade 1 and 2 Braille in 6-dot and 8-dot BrailleConvert text to audio books (mp3, Daisy)Convert documents into e-books (epub, mobi)Convert inaccessible documents to more accessible formatsProduce visual Braille, e.g., artwork for the pharmaceutical sector

  • RoboBraille serviceIn operation since 2004; serving 10-20,000 requests each monthUsersBlind and partially sightedReading impairedEducators, teachers, VI professionalsRelativesForeign language studentsIlliterate

  • A more inclusive information societySelf-sufficiencyIndependenceInclusionEducationVocationSocialPrivacyContinued support after completion of education

  • What is RoboBraillemp3BrailleAccessible docsBraille artworkDaisyText-to-SpeechOCRText-to-Braillemp3 encoderDaisy PipelineOffice automationMail/web deliveryMobileEnglishDanishPortugueseFrenchGreekItalianLithuanianPolishGermanSpanishRussianBulgarianHungarianNorwegianArabicIcelandicRomanianSwedishDutchInuitSlovenianFolderWeb.doc, .docx.htm, .html.xml.txt. .asc.rtf.pdf (all types).mobi, epub.tif, gif, .bmp.jpg, .j2k, .jp2, .jpx.pcx, .dcx.djv.ppt.odtE-booksE-book converterTagged pdfMath Daisy

  • mp3 and Daisy by emailSend an e-mailAttached document.doc, .docx, .htm, .html, .xml.txt. .asc, .rtf, .pdf (all types).tif, gif, .bmp, .jpg, .j2k, jp2, jpx.pcx, .dcx, .djvResultat returnedLink to mp3 audio file or zip file with Daisy project Turn-around time1+ minutes*[email protected]@robobraille.org [email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected] [email protected]@robobraille.org [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected]

    [email protected] RoboBraille translates using TTS engines, Daisy PipelineImports (e.g., .asc)Converts (e.g., .htm .txt)Translates text-to-speech (.wav)Compresses/Encodes .wav to .mp3

    Or

    Uses Daisy Pipeline to create Daisy project including audioZips it up into single file

  • Braille by emailSend an emailResult attachedHTML (.htm, .html)Tekst (.txt) PEF (.pef)Turn-around time less than a [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

    [email protected], [email protected], ... [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], ...

    [email protected], [email protected],

    [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], ... Attached document.doc, .docx, .htm, .html, .xml.txt. .asc, .rtf, .pdf (all types).tif, gif, .bmp, .jpg, .j2k, jp2, jpx.pcx, .dcx, .djv

    RoboBraille based on Sensus Braille translation engineImports(e.g., .asc)Converts(e.g., .doc .txt)TranslatesExports (e.g., BrailleLite, North American Computer Braille, pef, formatted)

  • Formatting - PEFPEF - Portable Embosser FormatXML-basedUnicode Braille - install Unicode font, e.g., Code2000Same Braille document on all embossersStand-alone PEF application or in Daisy Pipeline

    Specify format in subject line to RoboBraille

    SubjectChars pr lineLines per pagePaginateDuplexpef4025pd4025yesyespef40254025nonopef3025p3025yesnopef3025d3025noyes

  • Formatting, embossing

  • Accessibility by [email protected], [email protected], Attached document.pdf (alle typer).tif, gif, .bmp, .jpg, .j2k, .jp2, .jpx.pcx, .dcx, .djv

    Specify requested format in subject field:

    pdf, rtf, txt, htmdoc, docx, xmlxls, xlsx, csv, pdf RoboBraille based ABBY Recognition ServerConvertsReturn result as attachmentpdf, rtf, txt, htmdoc, docx, xmlxls, xlsx, csv, pdf Send an email

  • E-books by [email protected], [email protected], RoboBraille conversion based on CalibreConvertsReturn result as attachmentepub, mobi Send an emailAttached documentdoc, docx, rtf, txt, asc, pdf, xml, htm, html, tiff, gif, jpg, bmp, pcx, dcx, j2k, jp2, jpx, djv, epub, mobi

  • Visual Braille by emailSend an [email protected] or dedicated mail accountAttached control file# Control file for Sensus# RoboBraille/PharmaBraille#t1=Betnovate med chinoformt2=1% + 30 mg/gt3=100 stkp=Betnovate med chinoformf=OctoBrailleMMl=dan=standard#Result attached

    Turn-around time less than a minuteRoboBraille based on Sensus Braille translation engineTranslates text into Visual BrailleCreates graphical artwork which can be used in design applications such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or Quark Xpress.

  • RoboBraille Digital LibraryLibrary for digital contentsTwo classes of materialPublicProtectedOperated in accordance with Danish Copyright legislation (17) or national copyright legislationIntegrated with DanBib (official Danish Library Database, Z39.50) or other meta data repository (Google, Amazon)

  • Users* Must be associated with primary user** Can search all but only retrieve public contents

    Search/ retrieveManage titlesManage usersGenerate reportsManage systemAdministratorsProducersPrimary usersProfessionals*Relatives*Guests**

  • ContentsTitleAuthorISBNLanguageTitleAlt formatMedia fileAlt PublisherProducerAlternativeAlt formatMedia fileAlt PublisherProducerAlternativeAlt formatMedia fileAlt PublisherProducerAlternative

  • DeliveryThree modesDirect by emailDirect by downloadIndirect via RoboBraillePhysical media is shipped by ordinary mail (tactile illustrations, models, )

  • Literature

  • An award-winning service2011: World Blind Union Braille21 Award Finalist (Germany)2010: BETT Award for best Special Education Needs solution (UK)2009: Access IT Award for Learning for most affordable eLearning solution (UK)2009: National eWell-Being Award for Reaching the Digitally Excluded (UK)2008: European Commission eInclusion Award for e-Accessibility (EU)2008: Well-Tech Award for Innovation and Accessibility (Italy) 2007: British Computer Society's Social Contribution Award (UK)

  • Project summaryRoboBraille in Romania, Bulgaria and HungaryThree years: 2012 2015Funded by VELUX, a private Danish foundationCoordinated by the Danish National Center for Visually Impaired Children and YouthProject covers cash costs, hardware/software investments and Project is open to a wide variety of partners

  • RoboBraille in RomaniaLocalised version of RoboBrailleMp3, DaisyBrailleE-booksDocument conversionSupport for local Braille devicesLocalised web interfaceLocalised web site and other info materialElectronic Library for digital mediaMaterial production

  • RoboBraille StakeholdersThe primary usersOrganisations representing the primary usersNGOs working for the primary usersRelatives and parents organisations of the primary usersTeachers of the primary users in both special schools and mainstream schools.VI and reading professionals in both special schools and mainstream schools

  • RoboBraille StakeholdersManagement and faculty at special schools for the blind and partially sighted.Management and faculty at mainstream schools with integrated pupils/students.Faculty at academic institutions responsible for teaching special education and developing special education practiced.

  • RoboBraille StakeholdersSchool administrators at local, regional, national level responsible for special education and mainstream schools with integrated disabled pupils/students.Policymakers at local, regional, national level responsible for special education and mainstream schools with integrated disabled pupils/students.

  • Examples of partner rolesLocal coordinationTranslation and localisationDisseminationEnd users and other organisationsAcademicPilot testsReconsider teaching practices; inclusion practices and policiesEnd-user supportHost library and material production

  • Partnership of professional collaborators Participation must make sense to you or your organisationCosts are covered; you are expected to volunteer hoursYou are joining an international networkYou are fee to exploit RoboBraille for other purposesFundraisingResearch and development activitiesIncome generation

  • Supporting infrastructurewww.robobraille.org/bulgariaEmail listDropbox folderFacebook group: RoboBraille Bulgaria

  • Important documentsRoboBraille Service SummaryRoles and Responsibilities of Partners in a RoboBraille ProjectLocalising RoboBraillePresentation

    We will email the documents

    Retrieve from www.robobraille.org/romania

  • Questions; comments?!

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