Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣙ has the Unicode code point U+28D9. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+28D9 to binary:
00101000 11011001. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10100011 10011001
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-14578·U+28D9
⣙
Character Information
Code Point
U+28D9
HEX
28D9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 99 | 11100010 10100011 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 D9 | 00101000 11011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D9 28 | 11011001 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 D9 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D9 28 00 00 | 11011001 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣙
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%99
Description
U+28D9, also known as Braille Pattern Dots-14578, is a character primarily used in the encoding of digital text for visually impaired users. It represents one pattern among 6 possible dot configurations in the Unified English Braille system, commonly employed for translating written language into tactile format. This particular pattern consists of 3 raised dots arranged in a triangular formation, where the topmost dot is flat and the other two are raised. The arrangement of these dots can encode individual characters or words, depending on the context within the braille text. Braille Pattern Dots-14578 contributes to the accessibility of written information for individuals with visual impairments, playing a vital role in promoting inclusivity and literacy in diverse environments.
How to type the ⣙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10457 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.