Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⢶ has the Unicode code point U+28B6. 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+28B6 to binary:
00101000 10110110. 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 10100010 10110110
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23568·U+28B6
⢶
Character Information
Code Point
U+28B6
HEX
28B6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A2 B6 | 11100010 10100010 10110110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 B6 | 00101000 10110110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B6 28 | 10110110 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 B6 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 10110110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B6 28 00 00 | 10110110 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⢶
URI Encoded
%E2%A2%B6
Description
The Unicode character U+28B6, known as BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-23568, is an integral component of the Braille system used to represent text in digital formats for visually impaired individuals. This character is part of a set of 6-dot patterns that correspond to specific letters or symbols within the Braille alphabet. In its typical usage, U+28B6 serves as a unique identifier for a particular pattern, which when combined with other characters, forms complete words and sentences in Braille. The Braille system has become a vital tool for communication and literacy among visually impaired individuals across the world, allowing them to access information and engage in education independently. Its importance lies not only in its technical context but also in its cultural and linguistic significance, as it enables inclusivity and fosters a sense of belonging within society for those with visual impairments.
How to type the ⢶ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10422 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.