A Demonstration of PhotoTacs - A Simple Image-based Phone Dialing Interface for People with Cognitive or Visual Impairments

Publication Type:

Conference Proceedings

Authors:

M.J. Astrauskas, J. Black, S. Panchanathan

Source:

ASSETS 2008 – 10th ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, Sheridan Printing, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (2008)

Keywords:

Assistive Technology, Cell Phone, Cognitive Disabilities, Illiteracy, Phone Book and Visual Impairment

Abstract:

Modern cell phones are becoming increasingly complex, as more and more features are added to every new generation. These complex user interfaces can make even placing a call difficult for those with disabilities. This presentation demonstrates a fully-functional version of PhotoTacs, an easy-to-use image-based phone book, designed specifically for those with cognitive disabilities and visual impairments.

Authors

Michael J. Astrauskas

Undergrad Student Researcher

John A. Black, Jr

John A. Black, Jr

Research Scientist

Dr. Sethuraman "Panch" Panchanathan

Director, National Science Foundation