Title :
A sound interface to algebra
Author :
Stevens, Robert ; Edwards, Alistair
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., York Univ., Heslington, UK
Abstract :
Access to mathematics (and hence to most areas of science and technology) is barred to most visually disabled people. The complex, and often ambiguous notation is difficult to retain and integrate in its spoken form. An interactive computer system, using synthetic speech, non-speech audio and new browsing strategies, aims to promote a more active reading of algebra notation
Keywords :
algebra; handicapped aids; mathematics computing; natural language interfaces; speech synthesis; Mathtalk; active reading; algebra notation; ambiguous notation; browsing strategies; interactive computer system; mathematics; non-speech audio; visually disabled people;
Conference_Titel :
Special Needs and the Interface, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
