Transforming Graphical Interfaces Into Auditory Interfaces for Blind Users

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ID15216064
AuthorsElizabeth D Mynatt (0000-0001-8486-9384, Palo Alto Research Center, corresponding author), Elizabeth Mynatt
Year1997
Volume12
Issue1
Pages7-45
Publication date1997-03-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueHuman-Computer Interaction (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0737-0024 • E-ISSN: 1532-7051
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1207/s15327051hci1201&2_2
OpenAlexW2032899567
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited13

While graphical interfaces have provided a host of advantages to the majority of computer users, they have created a significant barrier to blind computer users. To meet the needs of these users, a methodology for transforming graphical interfaces into nonvisual interfaces has been developed. In this design, the salient components of graphical interfaces are transformed into auditory interfaces. Based on a hierarchical model of the graphical interface, the auditory interface utilizes auditory icons to convey interface objects. Users navigate the interface by traversing its hierarchical structure. This design results in a usable interface that meets the needs of blind users while providing many of the benefits of graphical interfaces. 2 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BACKGROUND 2.1. The GUI Problem 2.2. Requirements for GUI Access by Blind Users 2.3. Evaluation of Screen Reader Interfaces 3. MODELING GRAPHICAL INTERFACES 3.1. Determining the Contents of the Interface Transformation What are

Graphical user interface · Graphical user interface testing · Human–computer interaction · Interface (matter · Multimedia · Post-WIMP · Salient · USable · User experience design · User interface · User interface design · Computer Science · Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology · Interactive and Immersive Displays · Tactile and Sensory Interactions · Artificial Intelligence

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