Skip to main content
Fachgebiete
Automobil + Motoren Bauwesen + Immobilien Business IT + Informatik Elektrotechnik + Elektronik Energie + Nachhaltigkeit Finance + Banking Management + Führung Marketing + Vertrieb Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe Versicherung + Risiko
DE
EN
Bücher
Zeitschriften
Themenseiten
Organisationspsychologie Projektmanagement Marketing Smart Manufacturing
Weitere Formate
Podcasts Webinare Technik Webinare Wirtschaft Kongresse Veranstaltungskalender Awards
Jetzt Einzelzugang starten
Zugang für Unternehmen
Referenzkunden
SLX-Digitalkonferenz: Zukunftswerkstatt 2024

Mehr Umsatz mit Top-Kontakten

Am 7. Mai erfahren Sie, wie Vertriebsteams Leadgenerierung, Leadnurturing und Leadstrategien effizient steuern können.
Erweiterte Suche
Anmelden
nach oben
Universal Access in the Information Society
Erschienen in: Universal Access in the Information Society 2/2018

05.07.2017 | Long Paper

Blind users’ expectations of touch interfaces: factors affecting interface accessibility of touchscreen-based smartphones for people with moderate visual impairment

verfasst von: Hsinfu Huang

Erschienen in: Universal Access in the Information Society | Ausgabe 2/2018

Einloggen

Aktivieren Sie unsere intelligente Suche, um passende Fachinhalte oder Patente zu finden.

search-config
loading …

Abstract

Although current touchscreen-based smartphones are equipped with some accessibility functions for visually impaired people, these users still face substantial challenges, particularly when using smooth touchscreens. In this study, the accessibility factors of touchscreen interfaces for people with visual impairment were explored through principal components analysis. A total of 32 persons with moderate visual impairment and an average age of 35.6 years (SD = 1.62) participated. The accessibility requirements and user experiences of smartphone touchscreen interfaces were collected. The results indicate that touchscreen interfaces have six major accessibility factors. In addition, the operational style of touchscreen interfaces should be redesigned according to a two-stage process. Furthermore, the design guidelines for accessible touchscreen interfaces that meet the requirements of people with visual impairments are summarised. The findings provide an essential reference for product designers constructing accessible touchscreen interfaces, and reinforce the concept of equality in product use.
Vorheriger Artikel Assessment of the utility of gesture-based applications for the engagement of Chinese children with autism
Nächster Artikel Tutoring writing spelling skills within a web-based platform for children

Sie haben noch keine Lizenz? Dann Informieren Sie sich jetzt über unsere Produkte:

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 102.000 Bücher
  • über 537 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe
  • Versicherung + Risiko

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Jetzt informieren

Springer Professional "Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 390 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe




 

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Jetzt informieren

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 340 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Versicherung + Risiko




Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Jetzt informieren
Literatur
1.
Astell, A.J., Ellis, M.P., Bernardi, L., Alm, N., Dye, R., Gowans, G., Campbell, J.: Using a touch screen computer to support relationships between people with dementia and caregivers. Interact. Comput. 22, 267–275 (2010)CrossRef
2.
Azenkot, S., Lee, N.B.: Exploring the use of speech input by blind people on mobile devices. In: Proceedings of 15th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, Article No. 11 (2013)
3.
Billinghurst, S.S., Vu, K.L.: Touch screen gestures for web browsing tasks. Comput. Hum. Behav. 53, 71–81 (2015)CrossRef
4.
Buzzi, C., Buzzi M., Leporini, B., Trujillo A.: Exploring visually impaired people’s gesture preferences for smartphones. In: CHItaly 2015 Proceedings of the 11th Biannual Conference on Italian SIGCHI, pp. 94–101 (2015)
5.
Dandona, L., Dandona, R.: Revision of visual impairment definitions in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases. BMC Med. 4, 1–7 (2006)CrossRef
6.
Dim, N.K., Ren, X.: Designing motion gesture interfaces in mobile phones for blind people. J. Comput. Sci. Technol. 29(5), 812–824 (2014)CrossRef
7.
Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G.D., Beale, R.: Human–Computer Interaction. Pearson, Prentice Hall (2004)MATH
8.
Frey, B., Southern, C., Romero, M.: Brailletouch: mobile texting for the visually impaired. In: Universal Access in Human–Computer Interaction. Springer, Berlin, pp. 19–25 (2011)
9.
Gao, Q., Sun, Q.: Examining the usability of touch screen gestures for older and younger adults. J. Hum. Factors Ergon. Soc. 57, 835–863 (2015)CrossRef
10.
Gerber, E.: The benefits of and barriers to computer use for individuals who are visually impaired. J. Vis. Impair. Blind. 97(9), 1–28 (2003)
11.
Ghiani, G., Leporini, B., Paterno, F.: Vibrotactile feedback to aid blind users of mobile guides. J. Vis. Lang. Comput. 20, 305–317 (2009)CrossRef
12.
Guastello, S.J.: Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics: A Systems Approach. CRC Press, Boca Raton (2013)
13.
Guerreiro, T., Lagoa, P., Nicolau, H., Gonalves, D., Jorge, J.A.: From tapping to touching: making touch screens accessible to blind users. IEEE Multimedia 15(4), 48–50 (2008)CrossRef
14.
Guerreiro, T., Montague, K., Guerreiro, J., Nunes, R., Nicolau, H., Gonçalves, D.: Blind people interacting with large touch surfaces: strategies for one-handed and two-handed exploration. In: Proceedings of the 2015 International Conference on Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces, pp. 25–34 (2015)
15.
Hannukainen, P.: Disabled Persons as Lead Users in Mobile User Interface Design. Helsinki University of Technology, Espoo (2005)
16.
Harada, S.: Accessible photo album: enhancing the photo sharing experience for people with visual impairment. In: CHI 2013: Changing Perspectives, Paris, France, pp. 2127–2136 (2013)
17.
Hatwell, Y., Streri, A., Gentaz, E.: Touching for Knowing: Cognitive Psychology of Haptic Manual Perception. John Benjamins Publishing Company, Amsterdam (2003)CrossRef
18.
Holzinger, A.: Finger instead of mouse: touch screens as a means of enhancing universal access. Comput. Patient Educ. Lect. Notes Comput. Sci. 2615, 387–397 (2003)MATH
19.
Irwin, C.B., Sesto, M.E.: Performance and touch characteristics of disabled and non-disabled participants during a reciprocal tapping task using touch screen technology. Appl. Ergon. 43, 1038–1043 (2012)CrossRef
20.
Jayant, C., Ji, H., White, S., Bigham, J.P.: Supporting blind photography, pp. 203–210. Proc. ASSETS, ACM (2011)
21.
22.
Kane, S.K., Jayant, C., Wobbrock, J.O., Ladner, R.E.: Freedom to roam: a study of mobile device adoption and accessibility for people with visual and motor disabilities. In: Proceedings of 11th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (2009)
23.
Kane, S.K., Bigham, J.P., Wobbrock, J.O.: Slide Rule: making mobile touch screens accessible to blind people using multi-touch interaction techniques. ASSETS’08, pp. 73–80 (2008)
24.
Kane, S.K., Morris, M.R., Perkins, A.Z., Wigdor, D., Ladner, R.E., Wobbrock, J.O.: Access overlays: improving nonvisual access to large touch screens for blind users. In: Proceedings of UIST’11, ACM Press, pp. 273–282 (2011)
25.
Kane, S.K., Wobbrock, J.O., Ladner, R.E.: Usable gestures for blind people: understanding preference and performance. In: Proceedings of SIGCHI Conference, pp. 413–422 (2011)
26.
Kay, L., Bui, S.T., Brabyn, J.A., Strelow, E.R.: Single object sensor: a simplified binaural mobility aid. J. Vis. Impair. Blind. 71, 210–213 (1977)
27.
Kortum, P.: HCI Beyond the GUI: Design for Haptic, Speech, Olfactory, and Other Nontraditional Interfaces. Morgan Kaufmann, Los Altos (2008)
28.
Macmillan, N.A., Creelman, C.D.: Detection Theory: A User’s Guide. Psychology Press, UK, Hove (2004)
29.
Nancy, F.K.: Computer Technology, Education and Disability: Experiences of Postsecondary Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired (Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation). New York University, New York (2006)
30.
Nevin, J.A.: Signal detection theory and operant behavior: a review of David M. Green and John A. Swets’ signal detection theory and psychophysics. J. Exp. Anal. Behav. 12(3), 475–480 (1969)
31.
Oliveira, J., Guerreiro, T., Nicolau, H., Jorge, J., Gonçalves, D.: Blind people and mobile touch-based text-entry: acknowledging the need for different flavors. In: Proceedings of ASSETS ‘11, pp. 179–186 (2011)
32.
Paiva, A.: Affective Interactions: Towards a New Generation of Computer Interfaces. Springer, Berlin (2000)CrossRef
33.
Park, D., Lee, J.H., Kim, S.: Investigating the affective quality of interactivity by motion feedback in mobile touchscreen user interfaces. Int. J. Hum Comput Stud. 69, 839–853 (2011)CrossRef
34.
Park, Y.S., Han, S.H.: Touch key design for one-handed thumb interaction with a mobile phone: effects of touch key size and touch key location. Int. J. Ind. Ergon. 40, 68–76 (2010)CrossRef
35.
Plos, O., Buisine, S.: Universal design for mobile phones: a case study. In: CHI ‘06 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems, pp. 1229–1234 (2006)
36.
Qian, H., Kuber, R., Sears, A.: Toward developing perceivable tactile feedback for mobile devices. Int. J. Hum Comput Stud. 69, 705–719 (2011)CrossRef
37.
Rodriguez-Sanchez, M.C., Moreno-Alvarez, M.A., Martin, E., Borromeo, S., Hernandez-Tamames, J.A.: Accessible smartphones for blind users: a case study for a wayfinding system. Expert Syst. Appl. 41, 7210–7222 (2014)CrossRef
38.
Rust, K., Malu, M., Anthony, L., Findlater, L.: Understanding child defined gestures and children’s mental models for touchscreen tabletop interaction, pp. 201–204. Proc. Inter. Des. Child., ACM (2014)
39.
Sanders, M.M., McCormick, E.J.: Human Factors in Engineering and Design, 7th edn. McGraw-Hill, New York (1993)
40.
Sandnes, F., Tan, T., Johansen, A., Sulic, E., Vesterhus, E., Iversen, E.: Making touch-based kiosks accessible to blind users through simple gestures. Univ. Access Inf. Soc. 11(4), 421–431 (2012)CrossRef
41.
Shneiderman, B., Plasisant, C.: Designing the User Interface. Addison-Wesley, Reading (2004)
42.
Sierra, J.S., Togores, J.S.: Designing mobile apps for visually impaired and blind users. In: Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Advances in Computer–Human Interactions, pp. 47–52 (2012)
43.
Southern, C., Clawson, J., Frey, B., Abowd, B., Romero, M.: An evaluation of BrailleTouch: mobile touchscreen text entry for the visually impaired. In: Proceeings of MobileHCI ‘12, pp. 317–326 (2012)
44.
Stone, D., Jarrett, C., Woodroffe, M., Minocha, S.: User Interface Design and Evaluation. Morgan Kaufmann, San Francisco (2005)
45.
Thompson, L.J., Chronicle, E.P., Collins, A.F.: The role of pictorial convention in haptic picture perception. Perception 32, 887–893 (2003)CrossRef
46.
Vidal, S., Lefebvre, G.: Gesture based interaction for visually-impaired people. In: Proceedings of 6th Nordic Conference on Human–Computer Interaction: Extending Boundaries, pp. 809–812 (2010)
47.
Wickens, T.D.: Elementary Signal Detection Theory. Oxford University Press, Oxford (2001)CrossRef
48.
Williamson, K., Albrecht, A., Schauder, D., Bow, A.: Australian perspectives on the use of the Internet by people who are visually impaired and professionals who work with them. J. Vis. Impair. Blind. 95(11), 690–701 (2001)
49.
Yfantidis, G., Evreinov, G.: Adaptive blind interaction technique for touchscreens. Univ. Access Inf. Soc. 4(4), 328–337 (2006)CrossRef
Metadaten
Titel
Blind users’ expectations of touch interfaces: factors affecting interface accessibility of touchscreen-based smartphones for people with moderate visual impairment
verfasst von
Hsinfu Huang
Publikationsdatum
05.07.2017
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Universal Access in the Information Society / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 1615-5289
Elektronische ISSN: 1615-5297
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-017-0550-z

Weitere Artikel der Ausgabe 2/2018

Universal Access in the Information Society 2/2018 Zur Ausgabe

Communication

Accessibility evaluation of top university websites: a comparative study of Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkey

Long Paper

Interactivity and multimodality in language learning: the untapped potential of audiobooks

Long Paper

Mobile device accessibility for the visually impaired: problems mapping and recommendations

Long Paper

Performance-based testing for ICT skills assessing: a case study of students and teachers’ ICT skills in Finnish schools

Long Paper

Touching graphical applications: bimanual tactile interaction on the HyperBraille pin-matrix display

Long Paper

Activity-tracking devices for older adults: comparison and preferences