Document Type

Article

Publication Date

December 2023

Patent Number

11840107

CPC

B41M 3/02 , B41M 3/16

Abstract

A method for generating three dimensional indicators for the visually impaired. The method includes selecting one or more pre-designed symbols from a plurality of pre-designed symbols. The pre-designed symbols represent standard building layout features and are sized to be readable via a physical touch. The method further includes inserting the one or more selected symbols into a two dimensional digital layout, and generating one or more of an orientation object and a legend object into the two dimensional digital layout. The method further includes converting the two dimensional digital layout into a three dimensional digital model, and generating an output file including the three dimensional model in a format compatible with a three dimensional printing device.

Application Number

17/202045

Assignees

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

Filing Date

03/15/2021

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