Abstract: The invention is a system designed to improve accessibility for low vision users through a Braille display. The system includes a Braille display, a split line feature, a processor, and an information source. The Braille display can present a predetermined number of different characters. The split line feature, integrated within the display or managed by software, divides the display into two distinct regions. The processor independently controls the content displayed in each region. The information source provides at least two different sets of data to the processor, which are sent to the two distinct regions simultaneously. The processor manages the regions transparently and interprets keyboard inputs based on the context. The system also includes a focus-setting mechanism, allowing users to manipulate content placement within the regions. The processor can also simulate a two-line display when a user engages a dialog for multiline views while using a single-line display.

Abstract: A method of automatically partitioning a refreshable braille display based on presence of pertinent ancillary alphanumeric content. In an unpartitioned configuration, every braille cell of the refreshable braille display is used to output the primary alphanumeric content. When the refreshable braille display outputs a segment of the primary alphanumeric content having associated ancillary alphanumeric content, such as a footnote or a comment, the braille display is automatically partitioned into a first partition and a second partition. The braille cells of the first partition are allocated for outputting the primary alphanumeric content, while the braille cells of the second partition are allocated for outputting the ancillary alphanumeric content.

Abstract: A method of automatically partitioning a refreshable braille display based on presence of pertinent ancillary alphanumeric content. In an unpartitioned configuration, every braille cell of the refreshable braille display is used to output the primary alphanumeric content. When the refreshable braille display outputs a segment of the primary alphanumeric content having associated ancillary alphanumeric content, such as a footnote or a comment, the braille display is automatically partitioned into a first partition and a second partition. The braille cells of the first partition are allocated for outputting the primary alphanumeric content, while the braille cells of the second partition are allocated for outputting the ancillary alphanumeric content.