Multimodal End-2-End Approach to Accessible Computing

This book illustrates Interactive Systems and how they provide valuable assistance to elderly and disabled populations in engaging with the world around them and finding methods to overcome the difficulties these people face when using such systems by presenting state-of-the-art technology and a vision for accessibility in the near future.§§The challenges faced by accessibility practitioners are discussed and the different phases of delivering accessible products and services are explored. A collection of eminent researchers from around the world cover topics on developing and standardizing user models for inclusive design, adaptable multimodal system development for digital TV and ubiquitous devices, presenting research on intelligent voice recognition, adaptable pointing, browsing and navigation, and affect and gesture recognition. The research not only focuses on how these can be hugely beneficial to primary users, but often finding useful applications for their able-bodied counterparts.§§For this new edition, new chapters have been added focusing on the latest developments in games for the visually impaired, inclusive interfaces for the agricultural industry in India and technologies to improve accessibility in broadcasting in Japan.§§A Multimodal End-2-End Approach to Accessible Computing will be an invaluable resource for both researchers and practitioners alike.§§