Pointer reading tool
View Patent ↗Pointer reading tool ( 20 ) to read a plurality of words by saccading between a plurality of individual pointers enabling any person to learn and train to read using person eye peripheral vision when reading. Having vertical rigid member ( 5 ) with horizontal rigid member ( 22, 23 ) extended to the width of a line of text on a page or screen (FIGS. 1 H and 1 I). Plurality pointer member ( 11, 7, 6, 9, 13 ) are vertical from horizontal rigid member ( 22, 23 ) in reading mode (FIG. 1 A). By reducing saccades, improving person eye peripheral vision to read in groups of words, a reader can read at a better pace with improved focus and better concentration whilst reducing stress, strain and fatigue of the eye when reading.
1. A pointer reading tool comprising:
(a) a substrate with at least one line of text disposed thereon,
(b) a horizontal member sufficient in width to span said at least one line of text and sufficient in depth to accommodate a plurality of vertical individual pointers,
(c) a plurality of vertical individual pointers of substantially equal lengths and configured to group a plurality of words when reading said line of text, and
(d) a means for mounting said vertical individual pointers to said horizontal member;
whereby the tool is configured to allow a user to space said plurality of vertical individual pointers along the horizontal member to group the plurality of words on the line of text, and to enable the user to focus on said plurality of words and saccade between said plurality of vertical individual pointers while reading the line of text.
2. The pointer reading tool of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical support member mounted to the horizontal member and configured to be held by a hand of the user, whereby the user's hand can move said vertical support member in a plurality of directions.
3. The pointer reading tool of claim 2 wherein said vertical support member is fixedly mounted to said horizontal member.
4. The pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein said horizontal member has a width corresponding to that of said line of text.
5. The pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein said horizontal member has a fixed width corresponding to that of said line of text.
6. The pointer reading tool of claim 1 wherein said plurality of vertical individual pointers are mounted to said horizontal member via snap-fit connections.
7. The pointer reading tool of claim 1 , further comprising a means for illuminating each of said plurality of vertical individual pointers.