Abstract
In this paper we describe one method of transforming a mouse-based graphical user interface into a navigable, grid-based auditory interface. We also report the results of an experiment that tested the effectiveness of a drawing tool for the blind called IC2D that uses this interaction style. The experiment included eight visually impaired participants and eight blindfolded sighted participants. The results show that auditory interpretation of graphics is an effective interface technique for visually impaired users. Further, the experiment demonstrates that visually impaired users can develop meaningful drawings when given adequate technological support.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 33-40 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | ASSETS 2002: Proceedings of the 5th International ACM SIGCAPH Conference on Assistive Technologies - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: Jul 8 2002 → Jul 10 2002 |
Other
Other | ASSETS 2002: Proceedings of the 5th International ACM SIGCAPH Conference on Assistive Technologies |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Edinburgh |
Period | 7/8/02 → 7/10/02 |
Keywords
- Auditory user interfaces
- Drawing
- Graphical semantic enhancement
- Graphics
- Grid
- IC2D
- Visually impaired
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering