Inventivio Tactonom Reader User manual

Tactonom™ Reader
Inventivio GmbH | Karolinenstrasse 13, D-90402 Nuremberg
Instruction manual

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Connections of the Tactonom™ Reader
●Backside
●Left side

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Preliminary note
Congratulations on your new Tactonom™ Reader. The Inventivio team developed the
Tactonom™ Reader with the goal of providing blind people with easier access to the
world of graphics. The focus is on independent access, intuitive use and playful
interaction. We welcome your suggestions and feedback.
Before the start
1. Read the instruction manual carefully before using the Tactonom™ Reader for the
 rsttime.
These operating instructions are also available barrier-free. To do so, scan the QR
code located to the left of the camera base of the Tactonom™ Reader.
2. Keep the instruction manual for future use. It is an important part of the
Tactonom™ Reader and must accompany the product if you give it to others.

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When lowering the camera arm, press the release button at the back of the camera foot
with one hand. Hold the camera arm with the other hand. Be careful not to pinch the other
hand when lowering.
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When using the Tactonom™ Reader, make sure that the user does not make any strong
upper body movements, otherwise there is a risk of bumping the camera head.
3.
Before sitting down in front of the Tactonom™ Reader, make sure that the camera arm is
lowered.
4.
The front of the Tactonom™ Reader should be placed at least 10 centimeters from the edge of
the table where the user is seated.
5.
The Tactonom™ Reader must not be placed near windows. Ensure that no external light
sources cast shadows on the surface of the Tactonom™ Reader.
6.
The Tactonom™ Reader should not be used in environments with strong red coloration of
thelight,asthiscouldhaveaneffectonngerrecognition.
7.
The Tactonom™ Reader must be placed with all feet on a level, stable, dry, and non-slip
surface.
9.
The Tactonom™ Reader is a stand-alone device. It is only transported with the camera arm
folded in.
10.
The Tactonom™ Reader is intended for indoor use only.8.
Never carry, lift or transport the Tactonom™ Reader by the camera arm.11.
When transporting the Tactonom™ Reader, always carry it with both hands.12.
The Tactonom™ Reader may only be cleaned with dry cloths.13.
ThecameralensoftheTactonom™Readershouldbecleanedcarefullywithadrymicrober
cloth at regular intervals.
14.
The Tactonom™ Reader may only be operated with the supplied power supply unit.
In case of loss, only use a power supply explicitly approved by the manufacturer.
Please contact the customer service for this.
15.
When loading a new graphic, keep your hands and all possible objects away from the
touch surface, otherwise the graphic cannot be load in correctly.
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TheTactonom™Readermustnotcomeintocontactwithreoropenlight.17.
Thesystemvolumemustnotbearticiallyamplied.19.
Liquids of any kind must be kept away from the Tactonom™ Reader. If moisture enters the
interior of the Tactonom™ Reader, disconnect it from the power source immediately.
The device must not be reconnected to a power source or used thereafter under any circums-
tances. Please contact customer service.
18.
Caution!
The camera arm must be lowered after each use and before each user change.
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Table of contents
CONNECTIONS OF THE TACTONOM™ READER 1
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PRELIMINARY NOTE
BEFORE THE START ...................................................................................................
CAUTION!
1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................
2 FIRST STEPS
2.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION PLACE
2.2 UNFOLDING THE CAMERA ARM
2.3 CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE
2.4 START
2.5 CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK
2.6 IMPORTING GRAPHICS VIA USB
2.7 AUDIO OUTPUT
2.8 FURTHER NOTES
3 THE KEYBOARD LAYOUT OF THE TACTONOM™ READER
3.1 MENU-KEY
3.2 BACK-KEY
3.3 ENTER-KEY
3.4 FORWARD KEY
3.5 P1-KEY
3.6 P2-KEY
3.7 P3-KEY
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4 OPERATION
4.1 PREPARE
4.2 FINGER RECOGNITION
4.3 FEATURES OF THE TACTONOM™ READER
4.3.1 AUTOMATIC GRAPHICS DETECTION
4.3.2 FINGER DETECTION
4.3.3 EXPLORE
4.3.4 NAVIGATE
4.3.5 QUIZ
4.3.6 SETTING THE DEPTH OF INFORMATION
4.3.7 REPEAT
4.3.8 NEW PAGE
4.4 SOFTWARE UPDATE
4.5 POWER OFF
4.6 SETTINGS MENU
5 OTHER NOTES
5.1 CARE INSTRUCTIONS
5.2 TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS
6 SOURCES OF ERROR
6.1 THE TACTONOM™ READER DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE FINGERS AND ONLY
PLAYS THE „NO CONTENT“ SOUND OR AN INAPPROPRIATE INFORMATION
6.2 QR CODE IS NOT BEING RECOGNIZED
6.3 THE MARKS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED
7 RECYCLING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
8 WARRANTY
9 SERVICES
10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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1. Introduction
The Tactonom™ Reader enables blind people to understand graphic information in a
simple and playful way. This is achieved by explaining tactile structures with audio
information.
Theseexplanationsrefertotheelementthattheuserfeelswiththengertip.
Technically, information is read out with pinpoint accuracy by means of camera-based
ngerrecognition.Ifthereisinformationunderthenger,itisreadout.Thisopensup
a wide range of possible uses:
The Tactonom™ Reader combines tactile content with precise explanations. For this
purpose, tactile documents are placed on the tactile surface of the Tactonom™ Reader.
Additional content is loaded via the QR code attached to the documents.
The prerequisite for working with the Tactonom™ Reader is the existence of the
documents created for the Tactonom™ Reader.
These documents can be:
●Swell paper
●Braille-Printing
●3D-Printing
●Thermoform
●Education: At school, in training and during studies
●Mobility: Surroundingplans,floorplansandnetworkplans
●Participation: Access to a wide range of graphical information
●Rehab: Supportforthetransitiontothetactileworld
●Games: Interactivegamesofallkinds

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For the printout of these underlay types, the respective output technology is required.
Alternatively, tactile documents can also be obtained from service providers.
A WiFi connection is required to automatically read in the graphics. The tactile
documents are created using standard computers with an Internet connection.
●Laser printer and swell copier for swell paper
●Braille printer for braille printing
●3D-printer for 3D-printing
●Thermoforming press for thermal foils

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2 First steps
Please place the Tactonom Reader with all feet on a level, stable, dry, horizontal and
non-slip surface.
Please always make sure that the camera arm of the Tactonom™ Reader is lowered
before sitting in front of the device.
Toavoidinterferingwithngerrecognition,theTactonom™Readershouldnotbe
placed near windows. Also, make sure that no external light sources cast shadows on
the surface of the device. In addition, environments where a red tint to the light occurs
should be avoided.
The front of the Tactonom™ Reader should be placed at least 10 centimeters from the
edge of the table where the user is seated. The device is intended for indoor use only.
2.1 Requirements for the installation place
Before commissioning, the camera arm is folded up to cover the entire scanning
surface. For this purpose, the Tactonom™ Reader remains switched off.
Please gently guide the camera arm upwards until it locks into place. This is done at
an angle of approx. 60 degrees. The engagement can be recognized by a distinct
clickingsound.Thecameraarmisnowxedataxedangletothecamerabase.
The camera arm must be lowered after each use and before each user change to
prevent the user from bumping it.
On the back of the camera base there is a round green head. When this button is
pressed, the camera arm lock is released.
When lowering the camera arm, the release button at the back of the camera foot
must be pressed with one hand. Use your other hand to guide the camera arm.
Please be careful not to pinch your other hand when lowering.
When using the Tactonom™ Reader, avoid excessive rocking movements of the
upper body, otherwise the camera head could be touched.
Important:
The position of the camera is of decisive importance for the proper functioning of the
Tactonom™ Reader. Therefore, only gently fold and unfold the camera arm.
Do not move the camera arm during operation. Please be careful never to lift or
transport the Tactonom™ Reader by the camera arm.
2.2 Unfolding the camera arm

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To operate the Tactonom™ Reader, it must be connected to a power source.
The power jack for the Tactonom™ Reader is located on the rear left side in the recess
of the housing. The device may only be operated with the supplied power supply unit.
In case of loss, only use a power supply explicitly approved by the manufacturer.
Please contact the customer service for this.
Please make sure that the cable is not under tension and that nobody can trip over
the cable.
Before disconnecting the power source, the device must always be switched off,
otherwise the electronics may be damaged. The Tactonom™ Reader is switched off
via the „Shutdown“ menu. Please wait at least 2 minutes after shutting down the
device before disconnecting the power supply from the mains. You can hear the
successful shutdown by the switching noise of the relay.
2.3 Connecting to a power source
ToputtheTactonom™Readerintooperationforthersttime,pleasesetupthe
camera arm and place the supplied „short introduction“ graphic on the base surface.
To do this, gently press down on the clamping bar at the back of the device provided
for this purpose on the right and slide the graphic under the clamping bar. Then align
the graphic on the front side and make sure that it does not protrude on any side.
After alignment, press the large round key on the left side of the keyboard (Enter).
Please remove your hands and all objects from the key surface while the Tactonom
Reader is starting. The camera requires an unobstructed view of the QR code (back
right) and the four marks located at the four corners of the graphic.
It takes approximately one minute to boot up.
If the marks and/or the QR code are not recognized, the device will provide
information about this. In this case, please realign the graphic and re-load it via the
„New page“ menu. For more information, see section 6.
As soon as the Tactonom™ Reader indicates the title and description of the graphic,
the system is ready for operation.
2.4 Start