optophone

A blind person uses an optophone to read a book.

Definition

Noun: An "optophone" is a device that converts printed text into sound, enabling blind or visually impaired individuals to read books by listening to the auditory signals produced by the device.

Usage Examples

• (A device that turns text into sound.)
• (Using the device to read by sound.)

Advanced Usage

• "to operate an optophone": to use or control the device for reading.
  • He learned to operate the optophone by training his ear to recognize the sound patterns. (To use the device effectively.)

Variants and Related Words

• Optophonic (adj): relating to or characteristic of an optophone.
  • The optophonic technology has improved over the years. (Pertaining to the device.)

Synonyms

• Reading aid for the blind: a general term for tools that help blind people read.
• Auditory reader: a device that reads text aloud (though more commonly called a "text-to-speech device").

Related Idioms

• None directly associated with "optophone," as it is a technical term.