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Exploring Scalable Vector Graphics for Visually Impaired Users

Publication: 
Springer Articles
Author(s): 
Martin Rotard, Kerstin Otte, and Thomas Ertl
Journal or Conference: 
ICCHP 2004, LNCS 3118, pp. 725–730, 2004
Publisher: 
K. Miesenberger et al. (Eds.) - © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2004
Abstract: 

Graphical information is very important in common information publishing. For visually impaired users this information is usually not accessible. Scalable Vector Graphics, a recommendation of the World Wide Web Consortium, describes graphical information in an XML document. We propose a transformation scheme into a tactile representation for this kind of graphics. Navigation modes, filters, and the output of meta information support the exploration of the graphics. Furthermore our software environment can simulate this transformation for all sizes of tactile devices.

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Graphical information is very important in common information publishing. For visually impaired users this information is usually not accessible. Scalable Vector Graphics, a recommendation of the World Wide Web Consortium, describes graphical information in an XML document. We propose a transformation scheme into a tactile representation for this kind of graphics. Navigation modes, filters, and the output of meta information support the exploration of the graphics. Furthermore our software environment can simulate this transformation for all sizes of tactile devices.