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Science 22 April 1977:
Vol. 196. no. 4288, pp. 450 - 452
DOI: 10.1126/science.850791
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Science, Vol 196, Issue 4288, 450-452
Copyright © 1977 by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Vibrotactile pattern perception: extraordinary observers

JC Craig

Two sighted peopled showed a remarkable ability to perceive vibrotactile patterns generated by the Optacon, a reading aid for the blind. These individuals were able to read at very high rates, 70 to 100 words per minute, through their fingertips. Additional testing showed them to be much better than other people at discriminating and recognizing vibrotactile patterns.


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