z-logo
open-access-imgOpen Access
Usage of multimodal maps for blind people
Author(s) -
Anke Brock,
Philippe Truillet,
Bernard Oriola,
Christophe Jouffrais
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
hal (le centre pour la communication scientifique directe)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.1145/1936652.1936699
Subject(s) - computer science , human–computer interaction , set (abstract data type) , multimodal interaction , multimedia , programming language
International audienceMultimodal interactive maps are a solution for providing the blind with access to geographic information. Current projects use a tactile map set down on a monotouch display with additional sound output. In our current project we investigated the usage of multitouch displays for this purpose. In this paper, we outline our requirements concerning the appropriate multitouch tactile device and we present a first prototype. We conclude with future working propositions

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.
Having issues? You can contact us here
Accelerating Research

Address

John Eccles House
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom