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PhD STUDENTSHIPS IN HCI - (Visual / Speech Output)
At the Speech Project at Oxford Brookes University we are investigating
interfaces with combined speech and visual output, to support Web use by the
visually impaired community. We have developed a Web browser for the blind and
visually impaired called BrookesTalk (further details on
http://www.brookes.ac.uk/speech). We have recently received an award, from
Microsoft Corporation, to integrate BrookesTalk facilities with Internet
Explorer. We are also working on interfaces to support new visually impaired
Web users who do not have computing experience.
PhD studentships are available to study the HCI issues arising from our work.
Two formal PhD descriptions are below.
Applicants should have a good honours Degree in Computing/Computer Science
with
some HCI content.
The work will be supported by a University Research Studentship Bursary based
on current EPSRC rates.
Successful applicants may be able to undertake paid undergraduate teaching for
up to six hours per week.
Application forms and further details may be obtained from Postgraduate
Admissions,
School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Oxford Brookes University,
Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP
Tel: +44 (0)1865 484298, Fax: +44 (0)1865 483666, email: [log in to unmask]
Informal enquiries can be made to the Leader of the Speech Project, Mary
Zajicek Tel: +44 (0)1865 483683 email: [log in to unmask]
Details about the School, its research activities and the proposed research
areas can be found on the School's web pages: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/cms.
Closing date 20 June 1999.
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Algorithms for Transposing Visual Computer Interfaces into Speech
The proliferation of computer systems and in particular the use of visual
interfaces that draw on a wide range of visual metaphors pose significant
problems for the blind or visually impaired user.
Research on this project involves an investigation of potential methodologies
for transposing the semantics of visual mode interaction objects to aural or
mixed aural/visual modes. The Web browser for the blind BrookesTalk developed
in the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences will act as platform for
evaluation of transposing algorithms.
The focus of the work is analysis of the semantics of visual interface
interactions, identification of key elements of interaction and subsequent
evaluation of their effectiveness in aural interaction objects.
References
Albers M, Bergman E., 'The audible web: Auditory enhancements for Mosaic' Proc.
CHI'95
Blattner M, Sumikawa D. and Greenberg R, 'Earcons and icons: Their structure
and common design principles' Glinert E., (ed) Visual Programming Environments:
Applications and Issues, 582-606, IEEE Computer Society Press.
Brewster S., Wright P., and Edwards A., 'An evaluation of earcons for use in
auditory human-computer interfaces', Proc. INTERCHI'93, 222-227
Edwards A., Pitt I., Brewster S., Stevens R., 1995, 'Multiple modalities in
adapted interfaces', In Extra-Ordinary Human-Computer Interaction, Cambridge
University Press
James F. 'AHA: audio HTML access'. The Sixth International World Wide Web
conference. M. Genesereth, A. Patterson (eds.) 129-139, IW3C2
James F.,'Presenting HTML structure in audio: User satisfaction with audio
hypertext', Technical Report 97-201 CSLI, Stanford University
Myatt E., Edwards W., 'Mapping GUIs to Auditory interfaces'. Proc ACM: UIST'92,
61-70
Weber G., 'Programming for usability in non-visual user interfaces' Proc.
Assets'98
Zajicek M., Powell C. and Reeves C. 1998, 'A Web Navigation Tool for the Blind'
Proc. 3rd ACM/SIGAPH on Assistive Technologies
Zajicek M., Powell C., Reeves C., Griffiths J., 1998, 'Web browsing for the
visually impaired', IFIP/ICCHP'98 6th Int. Conf. Computers Helping People With
Special Needs,
Methodologies for Dynamic Combination of Visual and Aural Output Modes in Human
Computer Interfaces
This research work addresses the needs of the visually impaired user,
particularly the elderly, who can increase the usability of computer
interfaces, as their sight deteriorates, by incorporating more speech to
support a visual interface.
In this new approach to multi modal interaction, different forms of output
support different types and gradations of disability.
The focus of the work is to develop a formalism to describe combinations of
visual and aural interface elements and to describe levels of visual disability
at the computer interface.
The Web browser for the blind BrookesTalk developed in the School of Computing
and Mathematical Sciences will act as platform for evaluation of the
effectiveness of approaches developed.
References
Blattner M, Sumikawa D. and Greenberg R, 'Earcons and icons: Their structure
and common design principles' Glinert E., (ed) Visual Programming Environments:
Applications and Issues, 582-606, IEEE Computer Society Press.
Brewster S., Wright P., and Edwards A., 'An evaluation of earcons for use in
auditory human-computer interfaces', Proc. INTERCHI'93, 222-227
Edwards A., Pitt I., Brewster S., Stevens R., 1995, 'Multiple modalities in
adapted interfaces', In Extra-Ordinary Human-Computer Interaction, Cambridge
University Press
Jacko J., Sears A., 'Designing interfaces for an overlooked user group:
Considering the visual profiles of partially sighted users', Proc. Assets'98
James F. 'AHA: audio HTML access'. The Sixth International World Wide Web
conference. M. Genesereth, A. Patterson (eds.) 129-139, IW3C2
James F.,'Presenting HTML structure in audio: User satisfaction with audio
hypertext', Technical Report 97-201 CSLI, Stanford University
Kline R., Glinert E., 'Improving GUI accessibility for people with low vision',
Proc. ACM : Human Factors in Computer Systems (CHI'95), 114-121.
Myatt E., Edwards W., 'Mapping GUIs to Auditory interfaces'. Proc ACM: UIST'92
Newell A., Gregor P., 'Human computer interfaces for people with disabilities',
In Helander M., Landauer T., Prabhu P.(Eds) 813-824, Elsevier Science
Weber G., 'Programming for usability in non-visual user interfaces' Proc.
Assets'98
Zajicek M., Powell C. and Reeves C. 1998, 'A Web Navigation Tool for the Blind'
Proc. 3rd ACM/SIGAPH on Assistive Technologies
Zajicek M., Powell C., Reeves C., Griffiths J., 1998, 'Web browsing for the
visually impaired', IFIP/ICCHP'98 6th Int. Conf. Computers Helping People With
Special Needs.
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