• DocumentCode
    2837741
  • Title

    Audio concepts maps for virtual rehabilitation of the blind

  • Author

    Sánchez, Jaime H. ; Flores, Héctor E.

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Comput. Sci., Chile Univ., Santiago
  • fYear
    2008
  • fDate
    25-27 Aug. 2008
  • Firstpage
    186
  • Lastpage
    192
  • Abstract
    We present AudiodMC, an audio-based concept map design program for blind users aimed at virtual training and rehabilitation. We analyze the stages involved in the design of AudiodMC from a user-centered design perspective, considering user involvement and usability testing. The results show a high level of user acceptance, identifying key sound characteristics that help blind learners to learn concept codification and selection skills in order to mentally organize concepts and thus design concept maps through sound for meaningful learning.
  • Keywords
    audio signal processing; computer aided instruction; handicapped aids; patient rehabilitation; user centred design; vision defects; AudiodMC; audio-based concept map design program; blind users; concept codification; key sound characteristics; selection skill; usability testing; user acceptance; user involvement; user-centered design; virtual rehabilitation; virtual training; Educational programs; Employee welfare; Humans; Pain; Psychology; Testing; Usability; User centered design; Virtual environment; Virtual reality;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Virtual Rehabilitation, 2008
  • Conference_Location
    Vancouver, BC
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-2700-0
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-2701-7
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ICVR.2008.4625158
  • Filename
    4625158