2014/02/05 by Tiago Guerreiro, Hugo Nicolau, Guerreiro, Tiago +8
Computer Science · Neuroscience · Social Sciences · #Digital Accessibility for Disabilities #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC) #Interactive and Immersive Displays #Tactile and Sensory Interactions
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1402.1037
openalex publication_date 2014/02/05 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
No two people are alike. We usually ignore this diversity as we have the\ncapability to adapt and, without noticing, become experts in interfaces that\nwere probably misadjusted to begin with. This adaptation is not always at the\nuser's reach. One neglected group is the blind. Spatial ability, memory, and\ntactile sensitivity are some characteristics that diverge between users.\nRegardless, all are presented with the same methods ignoring their capabilities\nand needs. Interaction with mobile devices is highly visually demanding which\nwidens the gap between blind people. Our research goal is to identify the\nindividual attributes that influence mobile interaction, considering the blind,\nand match them with mobile interaction modalities in a comprehensive and\nextensible design space. We aim to provide knowledge both for device design,\ndevice prescription and interface adaptation.\n