Consider the following scenario: \"Word processor for blindusers is needed, whic
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Question
Consider the following scenario:
"Word processor for blindusers is needed, which can also be operated by sighted people. Ithas to support the standard set of word-processing tasks"
You are required to:
a) Choose a suitable combination of input and outputdevices to best support the intended interaction.
b) What should be the features of the input andoutput devices that help the blind people to work onword processor?
c) Explain the major problems that the input andoutput devices solve.
Solution Table:
IntendedInteraction: Word Processor for Blindusers
Device
Name
Features
SolvedProblems
Input Device(s)
Output Device(s)
IntendedInteraction: Word Processor for Blindusers
Device
Name
Features
SolvedProblems
Input Device(s)
Output Device(s)
Explanation / Answer
RBD ( Refreshable Braille Display ) - Will give text output& with popular USB & Serial interfaces it is easy toinstall. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refreshable_Braille_display Speech recognition - Converts spoken word into text on theterminal or computer given the application in use. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_recognition
Output Devices:
Text to Speech Software- Microsoft has a built in screenreader which dictates everything written in text that is readableby the operating system. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306902