INFOMAT-E - public information system for people with sight and hearing dysfunctions

The article features the results of two initial stages of the Infomat-E project. The project is to provide access to information to people with sight and hearing dysfunctions through a hardware-software solution. So far, a number of analyses have been conducted within the project with respect to the method in which the contents of information is presented as well as interaction with the devices that present this information. These included the analysis of suitable colours, font sizes, ergonomic layout of screen menu bars, and ergonomic keyboards - to make them most convenient for people with sight and hearing dysfunctions. There were also analyses conducted how written texts are understood, especially in the case of the deaf. The project assumes integration of elements which were results of separate research projects. Within the project, the following will be used: speech synthesis, speech analysis, presentation of ideas with the use of the sign language. The project will result in the Infomat-E system which will present information in kiosks specially designed to suit the needs of people with sight and hearing dysfunctions. The article features the results of the conducted analytical works which lay at the basis of the technical concept of the system. This concept is presented in the article too.