What does "visagraph" mean?

A device with an electric eye that scans a printed document and reproduces the text or graphics as raised lines on sheets of foil, allowing them to be read by a blind person.

What is a synonym for "visagraph"?

Common synonyms include: braille, cane.

Visagraph

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A device with an electric eye that scans a printed document and reproduces the text or graphics as raised lines on sheets of foil, allowing them to be read by a blind person. historical

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braille cane

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