The open-source software 'Universal Maths Conversion Library' (UMCL) was developed into a web-based tool to convert all kinds of documents containing mathematical formulae into Braille.
- Solution
- Web-portal to convert math formulae into Braille
- Organization
- Hilfsgemeinschaft - Austrian Association supporting the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Country of Implementation
- Austria
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Western Europe
- First published
- 31.01.2014
Solution details
People
Klaus HOECKNER
“MathInBraille is an important contribution to reducing the digital divide and an innovative step towards inclusive education.” Klaus HÖCKNER
MathInBraille further improved the open source software 'Universal Maths Conversion Library' (UMCL) and developed a web portal as an interface. This means the tool can be used online without users having to install specific software on their PC. With the web-based convertion tool the user can convert different document formats into accessible versions.
Problems Targeted
60 years since the invention of the computer and after 30 years of successful use of Braille display and speech output, there are still difficulties for blind and visually impaired persons in accessing scientific documents containing mathematical formulae. The main reason lies in the visual 2-D character of the mathematical presentation that is in conflict with the linear nature of Braille and speech output.
Solution, Innovation and Impact
Online tool to convert mathematics into Braille
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