A Finger-Tracking System for Studying Braille Reading on a Tablet

Abstract

In order to investigate braille reading behavior, we need a device capable of tracking readers' finger movements in real-time. This paper presents software for tracking the fingers of braille readers. The software is developed to observe reading braille-embossed paper on an Android tablet. It provides online visual information of finger movement patterns, reading durations on cells, total reading time, and the average reading rate. This allows researchers to investigate braille reading in more depth in order to help improve the readers' braille reading skills.