Sensory Aids Evaluation, MIT Sensory Aids Center; "Annual" Reports

Sensory Aids Evaluation, MIT Sensory Aids Center, Report on 1962

Jan 1961 - Oct 1962

• Type compositor tape to Mechanical Braille system
• Mechanized Braille displays
• High-speed electric Braille and typewriter accessory
• Audio-vis probe
• The collapsible cane project
• Experiments and textual perception
• Learning a transient response
• Inertial Guidance with Cheap components
• Vibration analysis of the cane
• Use of an obstacle course and evaluating mobility of the blind
• References
• Bibliography associated with the EPL-MIT sensory age and Prosthetics research and development project

Sensory Aids Evaluation, MIT Sensory Aids Center, Report on 1964

Nov 1962 - Apr 1964

• Automating Braille translation and presentation
• Punch tape to Braille transducers
• Speed real embossing system
• Directional foot electric probe with tactile output
• Collapsible blind Traveler's canes
• Internal guidance device for blind Travelers
• Sound Source ball
• Speech reception by the deaf-blind
• information analysis for discrete transducer array
• External pelvic frame orthesis
• References
• Bibliography

Sensory Aids Evaluation, MIT Sensory Aids Center, Report on 1966

Oct 1965 - Nov 1966

• List of Figures -- v
• Introduction -- 1
• Proposed Work -- 3
• A. Computer Processing -- 3
•   1. DOTSYS -- 3
•   2. Evaluation of Output from Teletypesetter Tape-to-Spoken Word Converter -- 3
•   3. Computer Sampling for Time Compressed Speech -- 4
•   4. On-Line Computer Translation of Braille -- 4
•   5. Evaluation of Braille Output from Small Computer -- 4
• B. Monotype Reader -- 4
• C. Braille Embosser -- 7
• D. Collapsible Canes -- 9
• I. Evaluation of the Collapsible Cane -- 11
• F. RNIB Tape Position Indicator (Catalogue #9395) 27
• G. Optical Probes -- 30
•   1. Wexler Device -- 31
•   2. The RNIB Light Probe -- 34
• H. Long Wave Radio Direction Finder -- 36
• I. Displays -- 36
•   1. Picture Braille and Multiple-Line Bead Grid Display -- 36
•   2. Kedom Bi-Stable Pin Braille Belt 37
•   3. Blanco Braille Belt -- 37
•   4. Bellows Continuous Belt Braille Display -- 37
•   5. Piezoelectric Bimorph Single- and Multiple-Line Brailie Display -- 37
• J. Evaluation of Braille Generated by Converted Computer Line Printers -- 38
•   1. Comparison of Braille Produced by University of Cincinnati, I.B.M., and Honeywell Line Printers -- 38
•   2. Single Character Embosser 38
• K. Vocational Aids -- 38
•   1. Vocational Aids Conference -- 38
•   2. Carpenter's Levels (N.R.C. and A.F.B.) -- 39
•   3. Subject Testing -- 47
• L. Educational Aids 48
• II. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE 52
• IV. ACTIVITIES -- 54
• A. Conferences -- 54
• B. Special Summer Session -- 55
• C. Publications and Presentations -- 57
• D. Special Conferences and Activities -- 57
• E. Consultation -- 59
• V. Summary -- 61
• VI. Proposed Work -- 63
• A. Applications for DOTSYS v 63
• B. Conversion of Monotype Information to Grade 2 Braille Using DOTSYS -- 63
• C. Evaluation of Ultrasonic Pathsounders Aids -- 63
• D. Cooperative Project Involving the Use of Computers and an MIT Braille Embosser to Produce Experimental Raised Line Drawings -- 64
• E. Extending DOTSYS to Include the Spoken Word as an Output -- 64
• F. Experiments to Improve Speeded Speech by Introducing Mechanical and Electrical Time Delays, Condenser and Electrostatic Headphones, and Frequency Sloping -- 65
• G. Collapsible Canes using Beryllium, Magnesium, or Epoxy Plastics -- 65
• H. Comparison of Readers for Hollerith Computer Cards -- 66
• I. Study of Length and Distance Concepts of Congenitally Blind Children -- 66
• J. Two-Week Summer Session Sponsored by the Sensory Aids Center and Held at M.l.T 66
• K. Computer Generated Braille in the Classroom -- 67
• L. Two-Day Implementation Conference in the Area of Braille Research and Development -- 67
• M. Cane Balance Experiments -- 67
• N. Universal Computer Languages -- 67
• O. Braille Keyboards -- 67
• P. A Technologist In the Field of Rehabilitation -- 68
• Q. Braille Translation by Means of a Small Computer -- 68
• R. Collapsible Canes and Ultrasonic Mobility Devices -- 68
• S. Sensory Aids Group In the Mechanical Engineering Department (MIT) -- 68
• T. Conferences and Seminars -- 68
• VII. References -- 69
• APPENDIX A -- 70
• APPENDIX B -- 71
• APPENDIX C -- 73
• APPENDIX D -- 77

Sensory Aids Evaluation, MIT Sensory Aids Center, Report on 1967

Dec 1966 - Nov 1967

• List of Figures -- iii
• Preface -- iv
• I. Introduction -- 1
• II. Work Accomplished -- 3
• A. Compiled Speech Output for the DOTSYS Information System -- 3
• B. Monotype Reader -- 3
• C. Braille Embosser -- 3
• D. Folding Canes -- 6
• E. Pathsounder -- 9
• F. Perkins Brailler -- 10
• G. Evaluation of Braille -- 10
• H. Speeded Hearing and Experimental Demonstration -- 12
• I. The Development of Length Concepts by Blind Children -- 16
• J. Spectacles -- 17
• III. Administrative Structure -- 18
• IV. Activities -- 19
• A. Conferences -- 19
• B. Special Summer Session -- 21
• C. Publications and Presentations -- 23
• D. Special Conferences and Activities -- 23
• E. Consultation -- 24

Sensory Aids Evaluation, MIT Sensory Aids Center, Report on 1968

Dec 1967 - Dec 1968

• List of Figures -- iv
• I Preface -- v
• II Introduction -- 1
• III Projects and Activities -- 3
• A. DOTSYS and the East Indiaman -- 3
• B. How to Use DOTSYS -- 10
• C. MIT High Speed Braille Embosser -- 12
• D. Pilot Demonstration Program for Perkins School for the Blind -- 14
• E. Crooked Handle Folding cane and Evaluation 15
• Evaluation Process
• Design Changes on the Folding Cane
• Evaluation Questionnaire
• F. Electrified Perkins Brailler -- 19
• G. Pathsounder -- 23
• H. Sound Source Ball -- 26
• IV Proposed Work for Calendar Year 1969
• A. Embosser Field Test and Evaluation -- 29
• B. Straight Handle Folding Cane -- 29
• C. Electrified Perkins Brailler Evaluation 30
• D. Pathsounder Evaluation -- 30
• E. Sound Source Ball Demonstration -- 32
• V Administrative Structure -- 33
• VI Activities -- 34
• A. Industrial Cooperation with the Center
• B. Guests Hosted by the Center
• VII Seminars, Presentations, Conferences and Publications -- 36
• A. Seminars and Presentations -- 36
• B. Conferences -- 37
• C. Publications -- 38
• VII Special Conferences -- 38
• IX Summary -- 39
• X Appendices -- 41
• 1. Model 3 Brailler Timing Diagram
• 2. Model 3 Timing Control
• 3. Cane lengths and number of canes
• 4. Agencies used in Crooked Handle Folding Cane Evaluation
• 5. Instruction for Advisors in Folding Cane Evaluation Program
• 6. Electrified Perkins Brailler Triac Driver Schematic
• 7. Sample Agenda
• XI References

Sensory Aids Evaluation, MIT Sensory Aids Center, Report on 1969

Jan 1969 - Feb 1970

• List of FIGURES -- iv
• LIST OF TABLES -- iv
• PREFACE -- V
• I INTRODUCTION -- 1
• II PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES -- 5
• A. MIT-BRAILLEMBOSS -- 5
• B. Folding Cane Projects -- 13
• C. Pathsounder -- 15
• D. Pocket Communicator -- 17
• E. Sound Source Ball -- 18
• F. DOTSYS II -- 19
• G. Linear Tape Measuring Device -- 20
• H. Electrified Perkins Brailler -- 21
• I. Computer Generated Mathematical Table -- 23
• J. Braille Computer Codes -- 27
• K. Technical Rehabilitation Specialist -- 28
• III ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE -- 39
• IV ACTIVITIES -- 41
• V SEMINARS, PRESENTATIONS, CONFERENCES AND PUBLICATIONS -- 43
• VI SPECIAL CONFERENCES -- 47
• VII SUMMARY -- 49
• VIII REFERENCES -- 51
• APPENDIX A EVALUATION OF THE MIT AUTOMATIC BRAILLER -- 53
• APPENDIX B CROOK HANDLE FOLDING CANE EVALUATION -- 55
• APPENDIX C ELECTRIFIED PERKINS EVALUATION DATA PACKAGE -- 73
• APPENDIX D SAMPLE AGENDA -- 87

Other Important Papers from MIT

• Conference on Automatic Data Processing and the Various Braille Codes. Cambridge: MIT, March 1961
• MIT Sensory Aids Research, 1962
• Automatic Machine Translation: Potentialities for Braille Encoding by Victor H. Yngve (MIT, 1963)
• Presentation by Henry Magnuski about PDP-8/Time sharing/Braille printer; May 25, 1966 (pdf page 48)
• Sep. 30, 1966 Life Magazine article on MIT Sensory Aids work
• Proceedings of the Conference of New Processes for Braille Manufacture, Sensory Aids Evaluation and Development Center, MIT, May 1967
• Conference for Mobility Trainers and Technologists, MIT, Dec 14-15, 1967
• Final report to John A. Hartford Foundation, Inc. on the grant entitled Development of a high-speed brailler system for more rapid and extensive production of informational material for the blindduring the period 1 July 1967 through 30 June 1970 from Sensory Aids Evaluation and Development Center, MIT
• Transcription of "In Darkness" using Dotsys and MIT BraillEmboss (by George Dalrymple), Nov. 1972
• Development and Demonstration of Communication Systems for the Blind and Deaf/Blind. Braille Communication Terminals and Tactile Paging Systems. Dalrymple, George, MIT, Feb. 1973(lots of details on the MIT Braille-emboss)
• Description of the Atlanta Braille Project (DOTSYS) and the MIT BRAILLEMBOSS as Congressional Testimony (pdf page 31)

MITRE Papers on the DOTSYS Braille Translator

• Choice of COBOL for Braille Translation by Jonathan K. Millen (MITRE MTR-1743), Dec. 1969
• DOTSYS II: User's Guide and transfer and maintenance manual, by J. K. Millen, MTR-1853, MITRE Corporation, 1970. (pdf page 10)
• Finite-State Syntax-Directed Braille Translation, Technical Report MTR-1829, MITRE Corp., by Jonathan Millen, July 2, 1970
• Dotsys III, description of COBOL program by W. Reid Gerhart, Dr. Jonathan K. Millen, and Joseph E. Sullivan, Technical Report MTR-2119, MITRE Corp., May 1971
• DOTSYS III: A Portable Braille Translator by Joseph Sullivan, Technical Report MTR-2119 (rev. 1), MITRE Corp., Oct. 1975