Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣢ has the Unicode code point U+28E2. 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+28E2 to binary:
00101000 11100010. 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 10100010
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-2678·U+28E2
⣢
Character Information
Code Point
U+28E2
HEX
28E2
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 A2 | 11100010 10100011 10100010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 E2 | 00101000 11100010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E2 28 | 11100010 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 E2 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11100010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E2 28 00 00 | 11100010 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣢
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%A2
Description
U+28E2 is the Unicode character code for Braille Pattern Dots-2678, a symbol widely used in digital text representations of braille characters. The Braille system, invented by Louis Braille in 1821, is an essential tool for visually impaired individuals, enabling them to read and write through touch. U+28E2 specifically represents the second pattern in a series of six standardized dot configurations that represent letters and numbers in the braille alphabet. The cultural significance of this character lies in its role in fostering literacy and accessibility for the visually impaired, contributing to their effective communication and integration into society. In terms of linguistic and technical contexts, Braille Pattern Dots-2678 is one of the fundamental building blocks that allow translators, digital text producers, and assistive technology developers to create accurate representations of braille content in various formats, including digital books and educational materials, ensuring equal access to information for all users.
How to type the ⣢ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10466 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.