An RFID-based point-and-listen interface providing library access for the visually impaired

Authors:
Daniel Fallman;Kent Lindbergh;Oskar Fjellstrom;Lars Johansson;Fredrik Nilbrink;Linda Bogren
Affiliations:
Umeå Institute of Design, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;Umeå Institute of Design, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;Umeå Institute of Design, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;Umeå Institute of Design, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;Umeå Institute of Design, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden;Umeå Institute of Design, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
Venue:
UAHCI'07 Proceedings of the 4th international conference on Universal access in human-computer interaction: applications and services
Year:
2007

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Abstract

We present the AudioIndex prototype, a light-weight mobile RFID-based point-and-listen interface that allows visually impaired to browse and search for audio books within a public library without the need for library staff guidance. AudioIndex has been specifically designed to fit well into the library environment and its routines, a fit made possible by carefully considering interaction styles and by solving a number of technical design challenges, including distribution of data, hardware platform, and RFID specifications.