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2008
ACM
15 years 6 months ago
American sign language vocabulary: computer aided instruction for non-signers
In this paper we present the results of a study designed to evaluate the computer-based methods of learning American Sign Language (ASL). We describe a method including an initial...
Valerie Henderson-Summet, Kimberly Weaver, Tracy L...
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2008
ACM
15 years 6 months ago
Computer vision-based clear path guidance for blind wheelchair users
We describe a system for guiding blind and visually impaired wheelchair users along a clear path that uses computer vision to sense the presence of obstacles or other terrain feat...
Volodymyr Ivanchenko, James Coughlan, William Gerr...
ASSETS
2008
ACM
15 years 6 months ago
MySpeechWeb: software to facilitate the construction and deployment of speech applications on the web
Few voice-in/voice-out applications are available on the web. The problem appears to be the lack of appropriate open-source tools. More speech applications would increase the func...
Richard A. Frost, Ali Karaki, David A. Dufour, Jos...
ASSETS
2008
ACM
15 years 6 months ago
Refreshable tactile graphics applied to schoolbook illustrations for students with visual impairment
This article presents research on making schoolbook illustrations accessible for students with visual impairment. The MaskGen system was developed to interactively transpose illus...
Grégory Petit, Aude Dufresne, Vincent L&eac...
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2008
ACM
15 years 6 months ago
Advanced auditory menus: design and evaluation of auditory scroll bars
Auditory menus have the potential to make devices that use visual menus accessible to a wide range of users. Visually impaired users could especially benefit from the auditory fee...
Pavani Yalla, Bruce N. Walker