Dots to Dialogue: Enhancing Accessibility through Braille Image-to-Speech Conversion
Braille script serves as a fundamental medium of communication for individuals with visual impairments. However, its interpretation by non-experts poses a significant challenge, hindering inclusivity in education and daily interactions. This study proposes a system that leverages Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and the Google Text-to-Speech (GTTS) library to translate Braille text into multilingual speech. This research addresses the challenge of Braille literacy among visually impaired individuals by developing a system that translates Braille text into multilingual speech. The proposed solution utilizes advanced CNNs for accurate Braille character recognition and integrates GTTS technology for real-time speech output. The results demonstrate a significant improvement in accessibility and communication for users, with an accuracy rate of 97.28% achieved using the AlexNet model.”
Authors
- N. S. Manjushree
- M Sirisha
- B Shwetha
- U Vachana
- Aditya Kadlimatti
Institutions
- International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/idciot64235.2025.10915102
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.86