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b.note Braille Displays

by IrieAT

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b.note Braille Displays

The b.note is a next-generation refreshable braille display produced by eurobraille (France) and distributed in North America by IrieAT. It is available in 20-cell and 40-cell configurations, each with 8 dots per cell.

Key Features

  • Connectivity: USB cable and Bluetooth (connect up to 5 devices); supports wireless file transfer via Bluetooth (PC/Android)
  • Screen Reader Compatibility: Works with JAWS, NVDA, SuperNova, VoiceOver, TalkBack, BrailleBack, and other major screen readers
  • Operating System Support: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
  • Dual-Function Cursor Routing Keys: Navigate text and menus without moving hands away from the display
  • Perkins-Style Keyboard: Soft-touch keys with customizable inputs; supports one-handed (unimanual) operation in 4 modes
  • Battery: 6000mAh, up to 15 hours of use; USB-C fast charge (30% in 25 min, 80% in 1.5 hours)
  • File Support: Open, edit, and save .odt, .docx, .xls, .pdf, .brf, .txt, and .epub files on-device
  • Built-in Audio: 3.5mm audio jack, built-in speakers, voice synthesis
  • Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 802.11ac dual band
  • Storage: 64GB SD card
  • Customizable Control Keys: Swap functions for left- or right-handed use
  • Durable Design: Rubber bumper, protective carry case included
  • Warranty: 2-year parts and labor

Internal Functions

  • Transfer files via Bluetooth, USB cable, or USB drive
  • Edit documents with cut/copy/paste, undo/redo
  • Read documents aloud with voice synthesis
  • Choose 6-dot, 8-dot, or contracted braille
  • Access web radio, podcasts, and MP3 player
  • Pre-installed games (Minesweeper, Mastermind, braille learning game)

esysuite Software

The optional esysuite Windows application extends b.note functionality to a full braille notetaker experience, including:

  • Document creation and editing
  • Dictionary and encyclopedia access
  • OCR scanning and translation
  • Braille math creation, editing, and translation (UEB math)
  • Braille music creation and editing

esysuite is licensed per device and can be used on any Windows PC the b.note is connected to. A free trial is available for download.

Specifications

| Spec | Detail | |---|---| | Braille Cells | 20 or 40 (8-dot) | | Processor | STM32L1 / ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core 1.4GHz | | RAM | 512MB LPDDR2 | | Storage | 64GB SD | | Bluetooth | 4.2 LS BLE (up to 5 devices) | | Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz 802.11ac | | Battery | 3.7V 6000mAh | | Weight (20-cell) | 1.1 lbs | | Weight (40-cell) | 1.3 lbs | | Dimensions (20-cell) | 9.25 × 4.10 × 1.06 inches | | Dimensions (40-cell) | 14.37 × 4.10 × 1.06 inches |

In the Box

  • b.note braille display
  • Protective carrying case
  • USB-C fast-charge power cord
  • USB-A to USB-C cord

Who it helps

Vision

Details

Cost
Paid
Age groups
  • All Ages

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