HEXIS
Braille book reader for the visually impaired child
Hexis is an electronic Braille reader which automatically converts text to Braille on a refreshable Braille display
Hexis is designed to help children with blindness and visual impairments to improve literacy and develop the joy of reading and learning. It has been specifically created to make reading content available to the children with blindness at par with their sighted peers.
Hexis, together with Antara teacher’s content management platform is a powerful tool.
Hexis Features
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Age Appropriate Content
Text books and age appropriate related interest generating content loaded on device.
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Supports Indian Languages
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Portable, battery based device
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Add on Books
Additional books can be loaded when needed easily
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More affordable than market alternatives
ANTARA Software Platform for Content Management and Assessment
Easy web application for teachers to create class notes
Teachers form virtual class with her students
Metrics for Teachers
Usage and assessment metrics for teachers. Assessments/MCQs that help measure reading, spelling skills comprehension
Parents Interface
Interface for parent to share content to child
Product Demonstration
Product Specifications
| Specifications | Hexis |
| Braille Display | Six-dot 14 Braille cells |
| Ports | Micro USB for charging |
| Keys | 4 keys: Open, close, left and right |
| Storage | 8GB internal micro SD card (non removable) |
| Languages supported | English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Punjabi, Odia, Malayalam |
| Battery | Internal battery; charging time: 4 hours (non removable) |
| Connectivity | Any WiFi hotspot including mobiles with specific SSID and password |
| Size & Weight | 18.5cm x 13.0cm x 4.3cm (W x D x H), 586g |
| Contraction support | English |
| Warranty | One-year limited parts and labor warranty |