ConstructFinder: web site interaction made easier

Authors:
Thomas Beer;Ilvio Bruder;Martina Weicht
Affiliations:
University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany;IT Science Center Ruegen, Putbus, Germany;University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
Venue:
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on PErvasive Technologies Related to Assistive Environments
Year:
2010

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Abstract

This paper introduces ConstructFinder, a Firefox add-on to find semantic constructs in web pages. It uses the Unstructured Information Management Architecture (UIMA), developed by IBM, to analyse web sites in order to find semantic units like search fields or login forms. These constructs are then highlighted for easy visual access as well as focussed for screen reader users. Using the ConstructFinder in Firefox allows easier access to semantic constructs in cluttered web sites - both for sighted and for visually impaired computer users.