OwnFone UK brings world's first Braille phone

OwnFone is a London (UK) based company that lets users design their own mobile devices. Recently this firm introduced worlds first Braille Phone for those who needs special care in case of sight.

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The front and back of the phone is constructed using 3D printing techniques and can be customized. Other companies have designed Braille phones in the past, but OwnFone says its device is the first of its kind to go on sale.

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The phone, currently only available in the UK, retails for £60 and according to its inventor Tom Sunderland, 3D printing the front and back of the device helped to keep the costs down. As of last week, users can add two or four Braille buttons that are pre-programmed to call family and friends. There is also the option of including a emergency-services button, which must be pressed three times to go through.

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