Title :
Testing usability of multimodal applications with visually impaired children
Author :
Raisamo, Roope ; Hippula, Arto ; Patomäki, Saija ; Tuominen, Eva ; Pasto, Virpi ; Hasu, Matias
Author_Institution :
Tampere Univ.
Abstract :
Testing multimodal applications with visually impaired children requires specific testing methods and procedures. In this article, we used a SensAble Phantom device to produce haptic feedback together with stereo sound and visual feedback. We also experimented with low-cost haptic devices, such as force-feedback game controllers and tactile-feedback devices. Here we discuss how to conduct usability testing for multimodal applications with visually impaired children
Keywords :
force feedback; handicapped aids; haptic interfaces; human computer interaction; multimedia systems; paediatrics; program testing; SensAble Phantom device; haptic feedback; multimodal applications; stereo sound; usability testing; visual feedback; visually impaired children; Application software; Auditory system; Computer interfaces; Feedback; Haptic interfaces; Laboratories; Multimedia systems; System testing; Usability; User interfaces; haptics; multimodal interaction; usability testing; visually impaired children;
Journal_Title :
MultiMedia, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MMUL.2006.68
