Microsoft has created a patent for a braille controller display. The controller would help users with visual impairments get information form the games they are playing by reading the braille display on the back side of the controller. The braille display is said to give feedback that other users would get visually, like player information or in-game dialog.
The patented controller looks and operates much like a conventional Xbox One controller. The braille display is located at the bottom of the controller, where most players' fingers rest. This means that users can operate the controller like any one else and get the feedback they need from the braille display conveniently. Outlined in the controller patent, the braille controller display operates by mechanically creating braille lettering.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Braille Video Game Displays
- Opportunity for gaming companies to develop inclusive video games that cater to visually impaired individuals by incorporating braille controller displays.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming Industry
- Opportunity for gaming companies to develop inclusive video games that cater to visually impaired individuals by incorporating braille controller displays.
- Assistive Technology Industry
- Opportunity for the assistive technology industry to create innovative braille controller displays that enhance accessibility and gaming experiences for visually impaired individuals.
- Accessibility Industry
- Opportunity for the accessibility industry to create and promote braille controller displays as a means to enhance accessibility and inclusion in the gaming industry.
