SmileStory Launches World’s First Free Braille File Plagiarism Checker
Visually Impaired Researchers Can Now Protect Academic Integrity
Supports BRF, BRL, PEF braille formats — Also free for all standard documents
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[The Korean Today] A visually impaired researcher reviewing a paper using a braille display
SmileStory Inc. (CEO Sam-Heum Yeon) has launched ‘WIA Plagiarism Checker’, the world’s first free plagiarism detection service that supports braille file formats.
The service supports braille file formats commonly used by visually impaired researchers, including BRF (Braille Ready Format), BRL, and PEF (Portable Embosser Format). Standard document formats such as PDF, DOCX, HWP, and TXT are also supported free of charge, making the service accessible to everyone regardless of disability status.
Why Braille File Plagiarism Checking?
The number of visually impaired PhD holders and researchers continues to grow worldwide. They write and review papers using braille displays and braille embossers. However, existing plagiarism detection services do not support braille file formats, forcing visually impaired researchers to go through additional conversion processes.
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[The Korean Today] WIA Plagiarism Checker service interface
WIA Plagiarism Checker automatically extracts text from uploaded braille files and performs plagiarism detection. In addition to web search-based similarity analysis, the service also supports integrated searches across academic databases including Semantic Scholar, OpenAlex, and CrossRef.
Comparison with Major Plagiarism Detection Services
Below is a feature comparison with major domestic and international plagiarism detection services.
| Feature | Service A (Paid) | Service B (Paid) | WIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braille File Support | Not Supported | Not Supported | Supported |
| Multilingual Support | Limited | Limited | 195 Languages |
| Academic DB Integration | Proprietary DB | Proprietary DB | 3 Open DBs |
| AI Writing Detection | Paid Option | Paid Option | Included |
| Accessibility Tools | Not Supported | Not Supported | TTS, High Contrast, Braille Conversion |
| Price | Paid | Paid | Free |
※ Each service has its own unique strengths, and this comparison is limited to specific features. The depth of academic database searches and sentence-level comparison accuracy may vary by service.
WIA’s Free Accessibility Services
In addition to this plagiarism detection service, SmileStory operates various free accessibility services.
| Service | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WIA A11Y Checker | a11y.wiabooks.store | Web Accessibility Checker (211 languages, WCAG 2.1 AA compliant) |
| WIA Plagiarism Checker | check.wiasis.com | Plagiarism Checker (195 languages, braille file support) |
| WIAsis Statistics | wiasis.com | Free Statistics Analysis Service |
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[The Korean Today] WIA Accessibility Service Ecosystem Diagram
Comment from CEO Sam-Heum Yeon
“Visually impaired PhD researchers also have the right to verify their academic integrity. We made it possible to check braille files directly without separate conversion. Of course, non-disabled users can also use the service for free. This is a service for everyone.”
Service Information
| Service URL | https://check.wiasis.com |
| Supported Formats | PDF, DOCX, HWP, TXT, ODT, BRF, BRL, PEF, UBRL |
| Supported Languages | 195 languages UI support |
| Price | Free |
Related Links:
– WIA Official Website: wiastandards.com
– GitHub: github.com/WIA-Official/wia-standards-public
– Contact: global@thekoreantoday.global
December 17, 2025
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