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Dasher

Dasher is an information-efficient text-entry interface, driven by natural continuous pointing gestures. It is a competitive text-entry system wherever a full-size keyboard cannot be used - for example,

• when operating a computer one-handed, by joystick, touchscreen, trackball, or mouse;
• when operating a computer with zero hands (i.e., by head-mouse or by eyetracker);
• on a palmtop computer;
• on a wearable computer.

The eyetracking version of Dasher allows an experienced user to write text as fast as normal handwriting - 29 words per minute; using a mouse, experienced users can write at 39 words per minute. It can also be used to write efficiently in any language.

The Dasher project is supported by the Gatsby Foundation and by the European Commission in the context of the ÆGIS project.

For more information, visit the Dasher website.

Odt2Braille

Odt2braille is a Braille extension to OpenOffice.org Writer and will enable authors to print documents to a Braille embosser and to export documents as Braille files. The Braille output is well-formatted and highly customizable.

The odt2daisy extension is a direct outcome of the AEGIS project. More information on the Odt2braille website.

Odt2daisy

Odt2daisy is an OpenOffice.org Writer extension, enabling to export in DAISY 3 format, including support of Mathematical content conforming to the MathML standard. DAISY is an NISO Z39.86 standard for blind, visual impaired, print-disabled, and learning-disabled people.

The odt2daisy extension is a direct outcome of the AEGIS project. More information on the Odt2Daisy website.

Project Dissemination Material

• ÆGIS project leaflet (pdf)
• ÆGIS project poster (pdf)