An Initial Investigation into Non-Visual Computer Supported Collaboration

McGookin, D. and Brewster, S.A. (2007) An Initial Investigation into Non-Visual Computer Supported Collaboration. In: Proceedings of ACM CHI 2007 Vol II, San Jose, CA, USA, 2573 - 2578.

Abstract

In this paper we present an initial study of computer supported collaboration between visually impaired users based around the interactive browsing and manipulation of simple graphs. We specifically looked at supporting awareness of others activities and interaction between participants. We found that shared audio and haptic locating tools, to allow users to find each other, are useful. However further work is required to determine the general applicability of our findings.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: McGookin, Dr David and Brewster, Professor Stephen
• Authors: McGookin, D., and Brewster, S.A.
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
• Publisher: ACM Press