MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621088866 A) filed by Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology on July 21, 2026, for A Portable Braille Communication Device For Deaf Blind Users.
Inventors include Pitambare, Shreesh Sadashiv; Durgam, Anjali Yadgiri; Gawade, Saanvi Narayan; Madankar, Madhusudan Kailash; Suryawanshi, Amol Shivajirao; and Sorte, Prachi Kamlesh.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable braille communication device for deaf blind users, The device comprises a six-button tactile Braille input interface arranged in a standard 2×3 configuration, processed by a microcontroller (104) to convert input into digital text. A built-in text-to-speech module (105) generates audible speech through an integrated speaker, enabling real-time communication. A vibration motor (102) provides haptic feedback patterns to confirm input, notify system status, and deliver alerts without reliance on visual or auditory cues. Wireless communication is achieved via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi module (103), allowing smartphone compatibility and remote configuration. An emergency mode, activated by a predefined Braille code or long press, transmits preset alert messages and user location through GPS module. Power is supplied by a rechargeable Li-ion battery (101) with charging circuit (107) and flash memory (106) for reliable operation. The invention offers independence, safety, and accessibility in a compact, standalone device.
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