Usability
AccessBraille was developed around being as easy to use as possible. This page serves as a further reference to any use of the app.
The central hub of the application, the user navigates through different modes by dragging a single finger up or down the screen. As the user hovers over a certain mode, the mode will be spoken to the user. When the user is hovered over a certain mode, he/she is able to enter that mode by swiping his/her finger to the right of the screen. The user is then taken to that mode.
The user can return to the main navigation mode at any time from whatever mode he/she is in by tapping the upper left corner of the screen, on the menu button.
The Braille Typer mode is used to type out coherent letter, word, or even sentences in a free form typing mode. The keyboard currently supports Grade 1 and Grade 2 Braille.
The keyboard is initialized by swiping six fingers to the top of the screen. The user is able to type letters based on the finger placement of his/her hands.
To increase the font size of the typed content, just double tap on the text view.
In Flash Card mode the user types words to match the words prompted to him/her.
The user taps space to check the typed word against the word to match. If the typed word is correct, then the number of correct words increases. The user is also able to tap backspace to clear The number of successful words are tracked and printed in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
The Text Adventure is a mode where the user is stuck and needs to return home. He/she must type appropriate commands to navigate the world and return home.
Currently, supported commands include:
- pick - Picks up any item in the immediate area and adds it to the player's pack
- pack - Speaks the current contents of the pack
- back - Return to the previous room
- move - Move forward to the next room
- look - Speaks information about the current room
- use - Use an object that has been placed into the pack
The app also houses Settings, Instructions, and About menus that provide appropriate information as well.