McGookin, D. K. and Brewster, S. A. (2007) Graph builder: constructing non-visual visualizations. In: People and Computers XX — Engage, Proceedings of BCS HCI 2006, London, UK, 11-15 Sep 2006. Springer: London, UK, pp. 263-278. ISBN 9781846285882 (doi: 10.1007/978-1-84628-664-3_20)
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Abstract
This paper introduces a novel application called Graph Builder, which allows visually impaired people to interactively construct bar graphs using a force feedback device. We discuss the limitations of current technology to allow such interactive construction and explain why, in educational environments, such interactive construction is important. Evaluations of Graph Builder showed that users could construct graphs accurately. However results showed that a large number of ‘off-by-one’ errors occurred, where the bar was set either one unit too high or too low. Revisions to the mechanism to manipulate bars were made, and further non-speech audio feedback was added. A further evaluation showing that the proportion of ‘off-by-one’ errors had been reduced.
| Item Type: | Book Sections |
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| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | McGookin, Dr David and Brewster, Professor Stephen |
| Authors: | McGookin, D. K., and Brewster, S. A. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISBN: | 9781846285882 |
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