Title :
The architecture of a comprehensive equation browser for the print impaired
Author :
Karshmer, Arthur I. ; Bledsoe, Chris ; Stanley, Paul
Author_Institution :
South Florida Univ., Tampa, FL, USA
Abstract :
In current work, the Math Genie project is being integrated into a multi-lingual environment that will allow print impaired users in English, French and German speaking countries to not only learn higher level mathematics, but also to share their knowledge and work with others in these language groups. The design of this environment employs generalized markup languages, which will allow the future inclusion of numerous other national languages and math Braille standards. The remainder of this paper discusses the issues associated with building an equation browser that both includes the majority of print impaired users (blind, low vision and dyslexic) and also supports numerous natural languages and national Braille codes.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; handicapped aids; mathematics computing; natural languages; software architecture; vision defects; Braille codes; English language; French language; German language; Math Genie project; blind; dyslexia; equation browser; higher level mathematics learning; low vision; math Braille standards; multilingual environment; natural language; print impaired; software architecture; Automatic control; Buildings; Collaborative work; Computer architecture; Equations; Markup languages; Mathematics; Natural languages; Navigation; Speech;
Conference_Titel :
Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing, 2005 IEEE Symposium on
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2443-5
DOI :
10.1109/VLHCC.2005.61