HumanWare BrailleOne Overview
The Braille One (BI20X) by HumanWare is an advanced, compact, and powerful 20-cell refreshable Braille notetaker and display designed to empower visually impaired individuals with modern tools for education, work, and daily life. Compact, portable, and highly functional, it combines traditional Braille with cutting-edge technology to provide seamless access to digital content.
Key features like Wi-Fi connectivity, compatibility with screen readers, and access to online libraries make the Braille One a versatile and indispensable device. It supports multi-device pairing via Bluetooth and USB, allowing users to connect to smartphones, tablets, and computers—including popular models like the Microsoft Surface Pro. With specialized features such as Exam Mode, audio output, online book library access, and a durable, ergonomic design, the Braille One bridges the gap between accessibility and productivity, empowering users to independently and efficiently navigate the digital world.
Overview
The Braille One is a compact yet powerful 20-cell refreshable Braille device that integrates the capabilities of a Braille notetaker and display. It supports 240+ languages, including Hindi and Indian regional languages, and enables access to online libraries such as Bookshare, DAISY, and Upcoming Sugamya Pustakalya. Ideal for students, professionals, and avid readers, the device enhances literacy and digital independence.
Description
Weighing just 400 grams, the Braille One features:
- 20 Piezo refreshable Braille cells with cursor routing buttons
- 8-button Perkins-style keyboard with dual spacebars
- HumanWare’s thumb keys for intuitive navigation
- Text-to-Speech (TTS) in Hindi and English, with multiple accents
- Built-in speaker and headphone jack
- Screen reader compatibility: NVDA, JAWS, Windows Narrator, Voiceover and TalkBack
- Multi-language support (240+ languages, including Hindi and Indian regional languages)
- Access to Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and offline WordNet dictionary
- Instant Braille conversion for formats: TXT, DOCX, PDF, HTML, ODT, RTF, BRF, BRL
Key Features
- Exam Mode: Disables Wi-Fi and storage access to allow secure, independent exam participation without any help.
- Instant Braille Conversion: Opens files in various formats directly in Braille
- Multi-Language Support: Compose and read documents in multiple languages
- Text-to-Speech (TTS): Adjustable speech in Hindi and English with various accents along with Hindi Menu Interface.
- First-Letter Navigation: Quick access to menus and functions
- Multi-Device Pairing: Connect up to 5 Bluetooth devices + 1 USB device
- One-Handed Mode: Allows single-hand typing and navigation
- Auto-Scroll: Adjustable scrolling for uninterrupted Braille reading
- Expandable Storage: 16 GB internal + SD card + USB drive support
- Long Battery Life: Up to 15 hours of use
- Ergonomic Design: Comfortable tactile layout for extended use
- Durability: Built with robust materials for long-term reliability
- Offline Dictionary: English WordNet access
- Wikipedia & Wiktionary Integration: Contextual lookups based on preferred Braille language
- Integrated Applications: Editor, Braille Editor, Terminal, Calculator, Book Reader, Online Libraries, Date & Time, Settings
- Automatic Software Updates: Keep the device current with the latest features
- Multi-Braille Table Handling : Type in multiple languages within a single document.
- Real-Time Access: Open, read, Write and edit study materials, office files, or books instantly in Braille
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi: Online access, libraries, and automatic updates
- Bluetooth & USB: Connect to PCs, smartphones, tablets, and QWERTY keyboards
- OS Compatibility: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android (including Android 15 Braille HID)
Audio and Navigation
- Built-in Audio: Speaker and headphone jack for TTS and multimedia
- Text-to-Speech Accents: Indian, American, British, Canadian, and Australian and more
- Offline Dictionary: English WordNet
- First-Letter Navigation: Efficient function access
- TTS in Multiple Languages: Enhanced language learning and accessibility in Hindi and English