Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣒ has the Unicode code point U+28D2. 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+28D2 to binary:
00101000 11010010. 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 10010010
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2578·U+28D2
⣒
Character Information
Code Point
U+28D2
HEX
28D2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 92 | 11100010 10100011 10010010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 D2 | 00101000 11010010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D2 28 | 11010010 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 D2 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11010010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D2 28 00 00 | 11010010 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣒
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%92
Description
U+28D2 is the Unicode character code for "Braille Pattern Dots-2578," which represents a specific configuration of dots used in Braille script. This system, developed by Louis Braille in 1821, enables visually impaired individuals to read and write using tactile symbols that correspond to letters, numbers, and punctuation marks. The pattern consists of six raised or embossed dots arranged in a grid of two rows with three dots each. Each dot can be either raised (indicated by the character U+28D2) or not raised, creating 2^6 or 64 possible combinations representing different characters. In digital text, U+28D2 is typically used to indicate this specific configuration when Braille translations of written materials are needed for accessibility purposes. The character plays a crucial role in promoting inclusivity and equal access to information for visually impaired individuals across various cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts.
How to type the ⣒ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10450 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.