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iAlphabet
iAlphabet is a novel tactile writing system derived from the Latin alphabet for the visually impaired (VI). iAlphabet letters are designed to look like their mirror image to facilitate tactile writing and ease reverse reading.
When imprinting the alphabet by hand, the tactile imprints on the back of the page are reversed, appearing as their mirror image. It was thought that by designing iAlphabet to look like its mirror image, the problem of reverse reading could be solved, as the raised imprints look exactly the same. The VI, for the first time, can enjoy handwriting with an ordinary pen without any additional need for tactile writing aids or gadgets.
Writing iAlphabet from right to left
Reading iAlphabet from left to right
Writing tactile in iAlphabet:
Use an ordinary biro pen, place a piece of cardboard under the paper, and begin writing. Imprint a small star sign in the top right corner of the page as the starting point and continue writing from right to left with slight pressure on the pen. Read the imprints on the back of the page from the point where the star sign is imprinted, as normal, from left to right with the fingertips.
Writing pad, pen and tactile lined paper
A little note in English, iAlpabet and braille
Note:
It helps to draw horizontal tactile lines on the paper in advance: Place the paper on the cardboard, use a ruler, and draw horizontal tactile lines on the paper with a little pressure on the pen, 1 to 2 cm apart. Write on the tactile imprinted side, use the line as a writing guide, and try to write just above it.
To signify full stop: Imprint a vertical line.
To signify Comma: Imprint a diagonal line.
For capital: Use the same letter slightly larger.
To write numbers: Write the number sign first before the number.
Economically, ordinary paper can be used; however, thicker papers can provide a more prominent and lasting tactile imprint.
Writing other languages in iAlphabet:
Unlike Latin, some other alphabets such as Farsi, Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu, etc., are written in a right-to-left manner. This new writing system, which looks like its mirror image, has made it possible for other languages to use iAlphabet, writing in any direction they are familiar with.
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