For the visually impaired, touch is one of the ways they interact with their environment. This explains why braille uses raised dots. Talking about braille, the tactile system has not seen much development in recent years. Available electronic braille devices are super expensive and are very limited in the amount and type of content they can display. Things might change in the near future if a recent BOE patent becomes commercially available.

Chinese tech blog, ITHome, reports that the Chinese display company has patented a new solution that improves upon existing ones. Unlike current solutions which display limited content and are also quite slow, BOE’s solution is faster and has a larger area of function. The solution is made up of two devices: the main device is a touch display that works with a smaller device that is worn on the finger.

When the user wears the smaller tactile device and passes their hand over the touch device which is displaying an image, a sensor transmits information to the tactile device in form of haptic feedback that allows the user to “feel” what is being displayed. This solution is said to make it possible for the visually impaired to not be limited to only interacting with texts but also shapes and images in general.

We are not sure if BOE’s solution can be built into any sort of touch display. If that is the case, manufacturers can adopt the technology and incorporate it into their regular devices designed for those that can see so that the visually impaired can pick up such a device and be able to interact with it.

The patent was just published on January 26 and there is no info on the manufacturer’s plans for it. Nevertheless, we hope we get to see it in commercial devices soon.

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Since the beginning, XIDU succeeded to fulfill their initial goal that was to provide better laptops for the younger audience. The product line includes PhilBook, PhilBook Max, and PhilPad, and now the latest addition –PhilBook Pro– is coming next week to meet various needs for different users.

One of the outstanding features of the new model is its 2560×1440 IPS display. A 2K resolution in an 11.6″ display means higher ppi and great clarity. Such a resolution isn’t perfect just for those who deal with photos and videos during work but for gamers too thanks to the good graphics performance and display. It should be noted that the IPS panel is provided by Sharp and that guarantees the quality.

The quality of the laptop is also confirmed by its aluminum-alloy body and the weight that stays below 2.7 lbs, making the PhilBook Pro easy to carry and suitable for a mobile office. The abrasive texture of A and D side of this laptop gives a deluxe and comfortable touch. More importantly, this design helps reduce users’ fingerprints or other blots left on the laptop. The materials used signify a mature and noble business image but also manifest the refined taste of its owners.

Talking about design, we can’t ignore the 360° flexible hinge featured by a dual-torque technology, offering a perfect combination of flexibility and strength so that users can effortlessly open the lid with just one hand yet have enough torque for a wobble-free touch experience. Using the 360° hinge allows for various modes like tablet mode, tent mode, etc.

Of course, all the above wouldn’t make any difference for the user if they weren’t combined with a strong performance. For that reason, the PhilBook Pro is equipped with an Intel J3355 Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU backed by 6GB LPDDR RAM and 128GB SSD. It comes with Windows 10 preinstalled and the performance is greatly improved over other laptops with a similar price tag.

The XIDU PhilBook Pro will hit the market next week in various platforms including Amazon, XIDU’s official website, and Aliexpress at a surprisingly low price. Whether you are a student or an office worker, you should definitely take a look at the new model as it is fashionable, cost-effective, and portable laptop/tablet. The Chinese manufacturer is offering professional pre-sale and after-sale services with 1 full year warranty for each product. You will find it on XIDU’s stores on Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Amazon FR. Also, it is available on Aliexpress with a total discount of $25 as well as on XIDU’s own official store with $60 off using coupon XIDU60.

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