SBIR Phase I: Speech Assisted Braille Math

受过良好训练的盲文教师的短缺增加，而案件的负荷，可能跨越数百英里飙升。 这个来自Exceptional Teaching Aids的小企业创新研究第一阶段项目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，验证盲文符号和反馈。 不需要键盘技能。 第一阶段的总体目标是确定视力受损者是否可以通过SAL增强盲文数学教学。 研究设计包括开发一个原型，开发课程，并评估人类的表现。 这种系统的成功研究和开发将使具有各种能力和需求的所有年龄的视力受损者受益。 建议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，还可以提供所有学术领域的教学。

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.