HearMe: Assisting the visually impaired to record vibrant moments of everyday life

  • Yi Hsuan Tsai
  • , Yi Tsen Lin
  • , Szu Yang Cho
  • , Chun Meng Cheng
  • , Neng Hao Yu
  • , Hsien Hui Tang

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Abstract

The auditory sense is the primary channel for the visually impaired to experience the world around them. Typically they use various recording devices, such as tape recorders and digital voice recorders, to record what they'd like to keep. In recent years, touch-screen technology with dynamic interface and portability has become an alternative for visually impaired users. However, very few recording applications are tailored for their use. In this study, we interviewed twelve visually impaired people to investigate their behaviors and needs. Based upon the data gained therefrom, we have concluded design considerations and present HearMe, a touch-based application to assist the visually impaired for recording sounds during everyday life.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of Chinese CHI 2014 - 2nd International Symposium of Chinese CHI
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages66-69
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781450328760
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Symposium of Chinese CHI, Chinese CHI 2014 - Toronto, ON, Canada
Duration: 26 04 201427 04 2014

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference2nd International Symposium of Chinese CHI, Chinese CHI 2014
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto, ON
Period26/04/1427/04/14

Keywords

  • accessibility
  • gestures
  • sound recording
  • touch screens
  • visual impairment

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