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Bulging Braille Mobiles

The Floating Phone Has Been Designed for Both the Blind and Sighted

— January 24, 2012 — Tech
The gap between touchscreen and keyboard cellphones has just been bridged by the Floating Phone. The Floating Phone is a concept cellphone designed for the year 2015 that makes use of both e-ink technology and an undeveloped technology dubbed the "screenfloat technique."

The screenfloat technique is essentially a way of, in the designer's words, turning a touchscreen phone into a touchable phone. When a user's finger goes to touch the Floating Phone, the screen will raise up ever depending on what function their using. Messaging for example will cause the keys to raise up ever so slightly to replicate the feel of an actual keyboard. Looking at a map will cause the screen to bulge to make the streets easier to see.

The Floating phone has also been designed for use by the blind and features text translated into braille. The hole at the bottom of the mobile is used for cycling through the phone's screens as well as customizing its homescreen.
Trend Themes
1. Floating Phone - The Floating Phone concept merges e-ink technology and the screenfloat technique to create a touchable phone experience.
2. Touchable Technology - The screenfloat technique transforms touchscreen phones into touchable phones, providing a more tactile user experience.
3. Inclusive Design - The Floating Phone is designed to be accessible for both sighted and visually impaired individuals, incorporating braille and customizable features.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Technology - Mobile phone manufacturers can explore the potential of incorporating the screenfloat technique and e-ink technology to enhance user experience.
2. Accessibility - Companies focusing on accessible technology can develop innovative solutions like the Floating Phone to cater to the needs of visually impaired individuals.
3. User Interface Design - Designers and UX professionals can analyze the effectiveness of touchable technology and inclusive features to enhance user interactions and accessibility in various digital interfaces.
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