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Identifying and Communicating 2D Shapes using Auditory Feedback
Identifying and Communicating 2D Shapes using Auditory Feedback
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Sanchez, Javier
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Abstract
This research project shows a technique for allowing a
user to "see" a 2D shape without any visual feedback. The user
gestures with any universal pointing tool, as a mouse, a pen
tablet, or the touch screen of a mobile device, and receives
auditory feedback. This allows the user to experiment and
eventually learn enough of the shape to effectively trace it out
in 2D. The proposed system is based on the idea of relating
spatial representations to sound, which allows the user to have a
sound perception of a 2D shape. The shapes are predefined and
the user has no access to any visual information. While
exploring the space using the pointer device, sound is
generated, which pitch and intensity varies according to some
given strategies. 2D shapes can be identified and easily
followed with the pointer tool, using the sound as only
reference.
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2010-06
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