Yu, W. and Brewster, S.A. (2003) Evaluation of multimodal graphs for blind people. Universal Access in the Information Society, 2(2), pp. 105-124. (doi: 10.1007/s10209-002-0042-6)
|
Text
32732002.pdf 290kB |
Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10209-002-0042-6
Abstract
This paper introduces the development of a multimodal data visualisation system and its evaluations. This system is designed to improve blind and visually impaired peoples access to graphs and tables. Force feedback, synthesized speech and non-speech audio are utilised to present graphical data to blind people. Through the combination of haptic and audio representations, users can explore virtual graphs rendered by a computer. Various types of graphs and tables have been implemented, and a three-stage evaluation has been conducted. The experimental results have proven the usability of the system and the benefits of the multimodal approach. The paper presents the details of the development and experimental findings, as well as the changes of role of haptics in the evaluation.
Item Type: | Articles |
---|---|
Keywords: | haptics, multimodal interaction, assistive technology, human computer interaction |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Brewster, Professor Stephen |
Authors: | Yu, W., and Brewster, S.A. |
Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science |
Journal Name: | Universal Access in the Information Society |
Publisher: | Springer |
ISSN: | 1615-5289 (Print) 1615-5297 (Online) |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2003 Springer |
First Published: | First published in Universal Access in the Information Society 2(2):105-124 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record