Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⣈ has the Unicode code point U+28C8. 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+28C8 to binary:
00101000 11001000. 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 10001000
BRAILLE PATTERN DOTS-478·U+28C8
⣈
Character Information
Code Point
U+28C8
HEX
28C8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A3 88 | 11100010 10100011 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 28 C8 | 00101000 11001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C8 28 | 11001000 00101000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 28 C8 | 00000000 00000000 00101000 11001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C8 28 00 00 | 11001000 00101000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⣈
URI Encoded
%E2%A3%88
Description
U+28C8, or Braille Pattern Dots-478, is a Unicode character primarily used in digital text to represent a specific cell pattern within the Braille writing system. This character helps visually impaired individuals read and write using tactile feedback through touch, as Braille relies on raised dots arranged in various configurations to convey letters, numbers, and symbols. The Braille Pattern Dots-478 is one of the 6-dot configurations used in Braille writing, with each dot represented by a small bump on a Braille cell. This character holds significant cultural, linguistic, and technical importance as it forms an integral part of the Braille system, enabling communication for millions of individuals who are visually impaired worldwide. In digital text, U+28C8 ensures accurate translation of Braille patterns, enhancing accessibility and empowering those with visual impairments to effectively engage with written content.
How to type the ⣈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10440 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.