This distribution contains the multi-resolution tactile image tool software application, several sets of test images, and papers related to tactile imaging. The multi-resolution tactile image tools can be used to convert visual images to tactile form. Simply opened an image in the tactile image tool and select run. Options include the percentage of edges (default is 7) and the resolution levels of the desired tactile images (default are 1, 5, and 7). Any number of resolution levels may be selected. High-resolution outputs (levels 1-5) will contain significant image detail while low-resolution outputs (levels 6-10) will contain only gross features. The output images may be rendered directly on a dynamic display or may be printed on capsule paper and enhanced.

Several sets of test images are included. Shown below are the results of the program operating on the Ebola virus image. The images use the default resolution levels (1, 5, and 7). The images clearly illustrate the reduction in detail resolution.

Also included with this distribution are two papers and a master's thesis, which cover the topic of tactile imaging. The materials are in PostScript format and can be printed on any PostScript compliant printer.

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