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Empathetic Computing For Inclusive Application Design, Kenny Choo Tsu Wei
Empathetic Computing For Inclusive Application Design, Kenny Choo Tsu Wei
Dissertations and Theses Collection (Open Access)
The explosive growth of the ecosystem of personal and ambient computing de- vices coupled with the proliferation of high-speed connectivity has enabled ex- tremely powerful and varied mobile computing applications that are used every- where. While such applications have tremendous potential to improve the lives of impaired users, most mobile applications have impoverished designs to be inclusive– lacking support for users with specific disabilities. Mobile app designers today haveinadequate support to design existing classes of apps to support users with specific disabilities, and more so, lack the support to design apps that specifically target these users. One way to resolve …
Usability Of Sound-Driven User Interfaces, Zachary T. Roth, Dale R. Thompson
Usability Of Sound-Driven User Interfaces, Zachary T. Roth, Dale R. Thompson
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
The model for interacting with computing devices remains primarily focused on visual design. However, sound has a unique set of advantages. In this work, an experiment was devised where participants were tasked with identifying elements in an audio-only computing environment. The interaction relied on mouse movement and button presses for navigation. Experiment trials consisted of variations in sound duration, volume, and distinctness according to both experiment progress and user behavior. Participant interactions with the system were tracked to examine the usability of the interface. Preliminary results indicated the majority of participants mastered every provided test, but the total time spent …