The sight impaired will now be able to access information and services via kiosks and ticketing machines by connection of a personal headset.
The host system will detect the connection of a headset as a signal to begin an audible summary of the information and services presented on the kiosk’s display screen or touch screen. A highly tactile keypad will enable those with no vision or low vision to navigation through those audible menus and make selections by a simple key press.
This Audio Navigation technology will also help non-readers.
The Audio-Nav is easy to install and easy to use. It features tactile identifiers (tac-idents) to assist those with impaired vision. The ‘tac-idents’, keytops and connectors also feature integral illumination to assist those with partial vision or any residual light/dark perception.
The new Audio-Nav keypad also includes an integrated sound processor and headset connection to make audio communication with the host system as clear and intuitive as it can be. It is intended for use in conjunction with compliant text-to-speech applications.
