SBIR Phase I: Speech Assisted Braille Math

训练有素的盲文教师日益短缺，而可能跨越数百英里的案件数量飙升。这个小企业创新研究第一阶段项目来自卓越教学辅助，将以独立自学系统的形式创建独特的语音辅助盲文数学。语音辅助学习（SAL）系统利用合成语音进行教程、盲文符号验证和反馈。不需要键盘技能。第一阶段的总体目标是确定视障人士是否可以通过SAL增加盲文数学教学。研究设计包括开发原型、开发课程和评估人的表现。成功地研究和发展这一系统将使所有年龄、有不同能力和需要的视障人士受益。建议的SAL系统的多功能性和用户友好性使其具有广泛的吸引力，并将大大提高盲文数学素养。盲文数学教学将首次在学校、办公室、图书馆、政府机构或社区中心提供。此外，可以提供所有学术领域的指导。

A shortage of well-trained Braille teachers increases while case loads that may span hundreds of miles soar. This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project from Exceptional Teaching Aids will create unique speech-assisted Braille mathematics in the form of a stand-alone self-study system. Speech Assisted Learning (SAL) system utilizes synthesized speech for tutorials, verification of Braille symbols, and feedback. No keyboarding skills are required. The overall objective of Phase I is to determine whether visually impaired individuals can augment Braille math instruction via the SAL. The research design includes developing a prototype, developing curriculum, and evaluating human performance. Successful research and development of such a system will benefit visually impaired persons of all ages having a variety of abilities and needs. The versatility and user friendliness of the proposed SAL system makes it broadly appealing and would greatly increase Braille math literacy. For the first time, Braille math instruction will be available in schools, offices, libraries, government agencies, or community centers. Moreover, instruction in all academic areas could be offered.