Applying height differentiation of tactile symbols to reduce the minimum horizontal distances between them on tactile maps
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264564
Abstract: In this paper, we wanted to verify the hypothesis that extruding cartographic symbols on tactile maps to different heights might allow reducing the minimum (suggested in the literature) horizontal distances between them, without impacting the… read more here.
Keywords: tactile symbols; height differentiation; tactile maps; horizontal distances ... See more keywords
Methodical principles of development of tactile map symbology and layout
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DOI: 10.22389/0016-7126-2018-941-11-25-33
Abstract: Tactile maps (maps for blind and visually impaired people) play an essential role in education and social adaptation of visually challenged people. The tactile cartography rapidly develops along with the development of science and technology,… read more here.
Keywords: visually impaired; blind visually; cartography; tactile maps ... See more keywords