Perception of Graphical Virtual Environments by Blind Users via Sensory Substitution.

ABSTRACT: Graphical virtual environments are currently far from accessible to blind users as their content is mostly visual. This is especially unfortunate as these environments hold great potential for this population for purposes such as safe orientation, education, and entertainment. Previous tools have increased accessibility but there is still a long way to go. Visual-to-audio Sensory-Substitution-Devices (SSDs) can increase accessibility generically by sonifying on-screen content regardless of the specific environment and offer increased accessibility without the use of expensive dedicated peripherals like electrode/vibrator arrays. Using SSDs virtually utilizes similar skills as when using them in the real world, enabling both training on the device and training on environments virtually befo

SUBMITTER: Maidenbaum S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4755598 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature