Screen reader having concurrent communication of non-textual information

Active Publication Date: 2005-03-31
FREEDOM SCI
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[0012] While speech synthesis may be dynamically modified to change pitch, speed, volume, emphasis, simulated gender, simulated accent, simulated age, and pronunciation, Braille display modifications are more limited. However, non-textual information may be communicated through a Braille display by altering the speed at which the pins move. In addition, it is anticipated that emphasis or de-emphasis may be achieved in a Braille display by modifying the distance or level by which pins protrude or retract from the surface of the Braille display. In addition, Braille displays, particularly those operated by bi-morphs mechanisms may be set to vibrate one or more individuals pins to provide non-t

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Blind users cannot utilize the information appearing upon the monitor s

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[0039] Blind people access information on computers using either an auditory or a tactile user interface while visually impaired people also may use such interfaces. Auditory user interfaces deliver information to the user through a combination of synthesized or recorded speech and synthesized or recorded tones. Prior to this invention, the visually impaired user had to memorize each of the spoken keywords, sounds, tones and their semantic significance. The present invention contemplates providing a personally customizable interface for a screen reader. Additionally, the user may simultaneously receive multiple signals from the interface to reduce the interface data transmission time.

[0040] Referring now to the FIG. 1, there is illustrated, at 10, a typical computer work station that includes the present invention. The work station 10 includes a computer 12 having a display monitor 14 and keyboard 16 that is used to communicate with the computer 12.

[0041] Additionally, the computer 1

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A screen reader software product for low-vision users, the software having a reader module collecting textual and non-textual display information generated by a web browser or word processor. Font styling, interface layout information and the like are communicated to the end user by sounds broadcast simultaneously rather than serially with the synthesized speech to improve the speed and efficiency in which information may be digested by the end user.

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