Evaluation of multimodal graphs for blind people

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)

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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

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