[Blindmath] Scanning Math

[Roopakshi Pathania]

Hi Darlene,

In most cases the printed handout would have been produced on the computer.

If the teacher uses Microsoft Word to produce the handout and insert equations, then the student can use MathType to convert Word into a web page with embedded MathML. 
See this for more information on this step.
http://www.dessci.com/en/products/MathType/features.htm

The HTML + MathML can then be converted into Nemeth Braille using Liblouisxml.
See this guide on Liblouisxml.
http://www.jjb-software.com/liblouisxml-guide.html

The teacher could also use LaTeX, a commonly used language for scientific documents to produce the handouts.
In this case, Sarah has already suggested an option for converting LaTeX into Braille.

If it comes down to scanning, then InftyReader is the only option for Math content.

Regards
--- On Sun, 4/11/10, Darlene Dorr <navydarlene at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Darlene Dorr <navydarlene at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Blindmath] Scanning Math
> To: "Blind Math list for those interested in mathematics" <blindmath at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010, 5:53 PM
> If a teacher provided a student with
> math content printed handouts, what options does a Braille
> reader have to convert? I am trying to ensure a college
> bound student has the necessary technology and tools to
> overcome this situation.
> 
> The student has Kurzweill scanning software, JAWS, Duxbury,
> Romeo Pro-50 embosser and a Braille Note. Are there other
> technologies he should have? Are there easier alternatives?
> 
> Any advice appreciated.
> 
> R/
> Darlene 
> 
> 
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