MSRP: $9,495.00
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Refreshable braille display with note-taking features
- USB and Bluetooth connectivity: Even transfer files via Bluetooth
- Screen reader compatibility: Works with all major screen readers and operating systems
- Curser routing keys+: Keys permit curser routing and forward/backward movement without the need to move your hands
- Modern design and ergonomics: Increased comfort, robustness and ease-of-use
- Customizable control keys: User-configurable control keys (left or right-handed)
- File Compatibility: Open/edit/save files: .odt, .docx, .xls, .pdf, .brf, .txt, epub on device
- esysuite access: get the same functions as a full braille note-taker for much-reduced cost, connecting b.note to your PC with the esysuite software
- Soft-touch Perkins keyboard: Keys press easily and comfortably
- Built-in speakers and earphones: For comfort and privacy
- Quality Design & Manufacturing: Made in France by eurobraille (40 year history)
- 2-year warranty: Parts and labor included
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Connectivity
You can use b.note like a standard braille display, connecting via USB cable or wirelessly through Bluetooth to your computer, phone, or other device. File transfers are also supported through the dedicated USB connection.
b.note adds a unique feature: wireless file transfer via Bluetooth (currently available for PC/Android only).
Compatibility
b.note works with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. It is compatible with all major screen readers, including JAWS, NVDA, SuperNova, VoiceOver, TalkBack, BrailleBack, and more.
Less Hand Movement Required
The unique routing keys on b.note have two functions. One is to route the cursor to a specific location in the text, like standard cursor routing keys. Additionally, you can use these keys to move forward or backward without needing to press forward/backward buttons. A light press on the first cursor key moves you backward, while the remaining keys move you forward. A strong press activates the standard cursor routing command, helping reduce hand movement and wrist strain.
Modern Design
European precision-designed housing and keys make b.note both ergonomic and durable. The keys feel solid and are easy to press. b.note also features a built-in rubber bumper to improve grip and protect against drops.
Customizable
Whether you’re left or right-handed, b.note can adapt. Simply adjust the settings to swap the functions of the control keys to the opposite side.
Want to bring the full power of a braille notetaker to your b.note at a much lower cost? esysuite, the powerful suite of apps that forms the core of the eurobraille braille notetaker, b.book, is also available as a standalone application for Windows. Use your b.note with esysuite to create and edit documents, import files, access dictionaries and encyclopedias, and perform scan/OCR and text translation tasks. esysuite offers robust features for creating, editing, and scanning math, as well as translating between braille math and print math. It even includes features for creating and editing braille music.
Learn more about esysuite
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Unique Features
- Hands never need to leave the braille display
- Dual function routing keys
- Inputs for special keyboard characters on the braille keyboard
- HID emulation
- Unique menu navigation
- The dual function routing keys allow you to navigate all of the b.note’s and esysuite’s menus using the braille display’s routing keys
- Tap lightly to scroll the display forward relative to how far to the right you press
- Tap slightly harder above any menu option to double click and select it
- “Yes”, “No”, and “Cancel” dialogues can be completed with the routing keys making it so you don’t need to Tab through the options
- Can also be navigated in a more traditional style using the arrow keys and Enter
- Refined Perkins keyboard
- Pinky keys are instead used for special character inputs instead of Backspace and Enter
- Backspace is input with the left thumb key Space with the right thumb key and Enter by pressing both simultaneously
- Inputs can be changed to match other displays if this style is not preferred
- Customizable inputs
- Swap the arrow keys for left or right handed usage
- Can change the functions of the routing keys
- Can customize the Perkins style keyboard
- esysuite upgradeability
- Allows the ability to use the b.note as a full featured notetaker when connected to any Windows PC
- Upgrade is per b.note device allowing esysuite to be used on any Windows PC you connect to
- b.suite coming soon to allow for even better functionality on Windows PCs
- Has a standalone mode to use as a notetaker
- The built in text editor has math functions using a UEB math table
- Comes with games preinstalled including a braille learning game
- Has Wi-Fi
- Automatic updates that come with more features and applications
- Bluetooth file transfer
- 4 Different “Unimanual” keyboard modes for one handed usage of the braille keyboard
- USB Type-A port for expandable storage
- Two digital COM ports
- Allows for two applications to use the b.note and automatically switch in-between them
Internal Functions of b.note
- Transfer files through Bluetooth, USB cable or USB drive
- Open/Edit/Save Files: .odt, .docx, .xls, .pdf, .brf, .txt, epub.
- Edit with cut / copy / paste; undo / redo functions
- Read documents aloud with voice synthesis
- Choose between 6-dot, 8-dot or contracted braille
- Scroll through bookmarks automatically
- Access web radio, podcasts and MP3 player
- Enjoy Minesweeper and mastermind games
Use b.note at school
Braille displays for school need to be robust and powerful, and b.note delivers on both fronts. Precision-designed in Europe, the b.note braille display is lightweight and comfortable for extended use, yet durable enough to handle the demands of a school environment. b.note boasts powerful internal notetaking features and modern connectivity. For even more functionality, pair b.note with the esysuite software on your PC to transform it into a full braille notetaker, complete with braille math, music creation, editing, and seamless translation between print and braille.
Use b.note at work
Boasting 64 or 80 braille cells, the b.note braille displays are perfect for professional work environments that involve extensive reading. The design and special features of b.note ensure that you can work comfortably throughout the day. The precision-designed housing and keys feel great to the touch, with solid, easy presses. Additionally, hand movement is minimized thanks to the unique cursor routing keys that double as backward/forward buttons.
Use b.note at home
Love making music or enjoy tech? Either way, b.note brings fun and functionality to your home. With the esysuite software, b.note offers unique features to import and compose your own musical scores, and you can display music in standard print, braille, or both.
Stay connected with b.note! You can pair it with up to 5 Bluetooth devices and easily switch between them. You can also transfer files seamlessly via Bluetooth.
About the Manufacturer - eurobraille
As a leading brand in the braille industry for the last 30 years, eurobraille provides a wide range of assistive technology products and services for blind and visually impaired people; for study, work and daily life.
Founded in 1980 by French multi-patents holder and the inventor Ioan Montane from Politehnica University of Bucharest, the company was first named MIW. The company was dedicated to innovating electronic systems and components development. In 1987, the company began research, development and manufacturing of products for the blind and visual-impaired people. The fast-moving success of this new business led Ioan Montane to create a new independent company in France for this specific market : eurobraille sa.
In 1988, eurobraille launched its first product dedicated to the blind community, Mistel. This development features a screen reader with speech synthesis and a braille keyboard. Then a 20-cell braille display, BrailTel, was launched the following year.
In the 90’s, a spectrum of braille products was developed and offered a wide range of portable and workstation devices such as Junio-noteBraille or Clio-pupiBraille. In 1997, eurobraille developed a range of products dedicated to the Education environment: a software that turns math braille into math formula, readMath, and a braille display that features a word processing program, a spreadsheet and a calculator that can be connected to a laptop, Clio-azerBraille 4.
At the beginning of the millennium, eurobraille continued to develop high-quality and innovative braille displays, note-takers and software for blind people, such as Scriba, Iris & esys ranges.
In 2011, the company introduced esytime, an integrated braille notetaker and display working with an evolutive Windows 7 platform. This device is compatible with all screen reader software, which allows access to the Internet and comes with software dedicated to Education named esysuite, which includes a translation mode for math, music and contracted braille (grade 2).
Located at Maisons-Alfort, at the gateway of Paris, the eurobraille manufacturing workshop is formed by a team of technical experts and developers who design and manufacture braille displays, note-takers and software. The sales team is composed of technical sales reps and trainers who work with the individuals, companies, schools or ministries.
Sales, service and support for eurobraille products is available in North America through Irie-AT Braille & Low Vision, as well as Irie-AT distributors throughout the region. Contact Irie-AT to find a reseller in your area.
In 2021, eurobraille entered a new era with the brand new refreshable braille display b.note.
This new range – available in 20 or 40 cells and in light version – is set to revolutionize the braille display market with its new features: docx, odt and pdf files transfer to Android and WIN devices and vice versa, audible speech synthesis with headphones, or curser routing keys allowing the user to move forward or backward on the display.
In 2022, eurobraille introduced the innovative new b.book 32-cell braille notetaker. Utilizing the powerful internal software, esysuite, b.book has incredible power. Besides being a powerful braille notetaker, b.bookis also a full Windows computer.
Other innovative projects will emerge in the future and will further strengthen eurobraille’s key role in the visual-impairment assistive products market.
Specifications
- 64 or 80 braille cells / 8 dots per cell
- 64 or 80 routing cursors
- 10 keys braille keyboard
- 2 control keypads of 4 buttons
- Processors: STM32L1 / ARM Cortex-A53, quad core, 1.4GHz
- RAM: 512MB LPDDR2 (900MHz)
- SD Card: 64GB
- Wifi: 2.4GHz 802.11ac dual band
- Bluetooth: 4.2 LS BLE – Connect up to 5 devices
- Audio out jack: 3,5mm
- Battery: 3.7V 6000mAh (22.2 W)
- Fast charge with external power supply adaptor USB C (protocol PD Universal 2.0) Charge at 30% in 25 min., 80% in 1h30
- Battery life: 1 hour
- Dimensions:
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- 64 cell: 21.6 x 4.13 x 0.71 inches
- 80 cell: 25.79 x 4.13 x 0.71 inches
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- Weight:
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- 64 cell: 3.75 lbs
- 80 cell: 4.4 lbs
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What’s in the Box:
- b.note braille display
- protective carrying case
- USB-C fast-charge power cord
- USB-A to USB-C cord
Warranty Coverage
Warranty Period
The b.note has a two year parts and labor warranty.
Standard Repair Policy
Irie-AT strives to provide our customers with the best product support and after-purchase care. In the event that your product is defective or you require service, please consult your warranty paperwork to determine the eligibility for service.
What is the repair policy?
If the product failure occurs during the warranty period:
- Parts and labor will be covered, unless the damage falls outside of the standard warranty coverage. If the damage falls outside of the warranty coverage please see details below.
If the product failure occurs outside the warranty period:
- All non-warranty repairs will be charged at standard shop rates.
- An Irie-AT Service Technician will inspect the unit and generate a repair quote to provide an estimate of potential charges before proceeding. Once the user authorizes the charges, the Irie-AT Service Technician will proceed with the repair. Upon completion of the repair an invoice will be created and payment will be required before the unit is returned.
Shipping is not included unless specifically indicated be an authorized Irie-AT representative.
Irie-AT is not responsible for any damage that occurs during inbound transport. Should damage occur, Irie-AT will contact the customer immediately so that a shipping claim can be filed if necessary. If damage occurs during outbound shipping please take pictures of the damage and contact Irie-AT immediately resolve the issue.