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OwnFone - Braille Phone

24.05.2014

It is extremely difficult, and sometimes completely impossible, for people who have certain serious vision problems to use many modern devices. This applies primarily to mobile phones, which have nevertheless become an integral part of our lives.

OwnFone intends to change the situation at least a little. The manufacturer has been producing (partially) 3D printed mobile phones for about two years now. In particular, OwnFone released the first, according to her, mobile phone for people with vision problems, based on the use of Braille.

The mobile phone does not have any extra features and only allows you to make calls to a few pre-set numbers. Thanks to 3D printing technology, the user is free to order a phone with a unique design. To be more precise, the front panel of the device may look completely different, depending on the modification or the wishes of the buyer. In addition to Braille, OwnFone offers phones with regular fonts or even photos placed on the keys.

The company's website has a configurator that allows you to choose the appearance of the device, changing not only the display method, but also the number of buttons, color, and even a pattern (including your own).

It is worth noting that the company has been producing such phones since 2012, just now OwnFone has added Braille to the list of features. But even without it, these devices can be used by children or the elderly. The company's phones are available at prices ranging from £40 to £60.

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