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Orbit Research Introduces the Orbit Writer Smartphone Companion

The pocket-sized braille keypad revolutionizes interaction with smartphones 

Anaheim, California - March 11, 2020 -

Orbit Research announced the launch of the Orbit Writer braille keypad today
at the 35th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference.  Specially designed

to be ergonomic and compact, the product enables blind and visually impaired
users to conveniently enter text in braille on their smartphone or computer

and control it completely without having to use touch gestures.

The Orbit Writer weighs less than a hundred grams and is smaller than modern
smartphones, allowing it to fit easily in a pocket or purse.  Despite its

compact size, it provides an ergonomic Perkins-style braille keyboard. and
also includes a cursor keypad for navigation and complete control of the
smartphone

or computer without using gestures.

The device connects to computers and smartphones over Bluetooth or USB,
providing an instant, seamless connection.  It can connect to 5 devices
simultaneously

over Bluetooth and to one more over USB and allows switching between devices
with a simple key combination.  High-quality scissors keys provide smooth

and quiet operation with positive tactile feedback.  Haptic (vibration)
feedback is also provided for status indications.

The Orbit Writer works out of the box with iOS and Android smartphones and
tablets, Amazon Fire tablets, Chromebooks, and Windows, Mac and Linux
computers. 

It can be used to read and send text messages and emails, browse the
internet and social media channels, control all functions of the smartphone,
tablet

or computer and operate all apps.

"The Orbit Writer is the newest member of Orbit's family of braille
products.  Most of us use smartphones and tablets and all of them come
equipped with

a touchscreen, which is inherently challenging for blind people to use,
despite the availability of gestures.  The Orbit Writer enables complete
control

and operation of smartphones, tablets and computers without the need to use
the touchscreen through gestures and brings a new level of convenience to
blind

and visually impaired users."  said Dr. Gina Spagnoli, Orbit Research's
founder.  "We are proud to continue our tradition of bringing
high-performance

and innovative products at affordable prices.  With support for all
languages that are available on the smartphone, tablet, or computer, the
Orbit Writer

provides an extremely affordable and compact solution that will appeal to
users around the world.", she added.

The Orbit Writer is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which
provides over 3 days of operation and charges in under 2 hours using
commonly

available USB chargers. It weighs less than 100 grams (3.5 oz) and can be
attached to a lanyard or strap to provide convenient carrying options.  A
custom-designed

carrying pouch is also available.

Orbit Research is accepting orders now for the Orbit Writer.  Visit 

www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-writer

for more information and to place orders. 

About Orbit Research:

Orbit Research develops and manufactures innovative and affordable products
that enable an independent lifestyle for people who are blind or visually
impaired. 

Founded with the mission to fulfill the urgent need for affordable assistive
technology products, the company has introduced breakthrough products like

the Orion family of accessible scientific and graphing calculators, the
iBill Talking Banknote Identifier and the Orbit Reader 20 refreshable
braille display

that define the state-of-the-art in features, functionality, convenience and
affordability. For more information, visit www.orbitresearch.com.

Contact details:

Carla Morris

Orbit Research LLC

Tel:  1-888-606-7248

Email: morris.carla at orbitresearch.com

www.orbitresearch.com