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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Rehabilitation, 2008
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2700-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2701-7
DOI :
10.1109/ICVR.2008.4625158