A grid-based extension to an assistive multimodal interface

This paper describes an extension to a multimodal system designed to improve Internet accessibility for the visually impaired. Here we discuss the novel application of a grid (patent pending) to our assistive web interface. Findings from our evaluation have shown that the grid enhances interaction by improving the user's positional awareness when exploring a web page. Keywords Assistive technology, accessibility, navigation, auditory & haptic interfaces. ACM Classification Keywords H.5.2 User Interfaces: auditory feedback & haptic I/O; H.5.4 Hypertext/Hypermedia: navigation.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2007
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Philip Strain, Graham McAllister, Emma Murphy, Ravi Kuber, Wai Yu
• Keywords: ACM Classification Keywords, CHI 2007, Grid Enhances Interaction, Human Computer Interaction, Keywords Assistive Technology