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Text-Input for Cell Phone Use Survey (self.Blind)
submitted by Dizzl_Lizzl
Hello community,
I am a researcher at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and I am working on my thesis. My goal is to design a text-input device or application for cell phones specifically for people who are blind, visually impaired, and low vision. The goal is to allow for faster and more efficient typing. I want to hear from the community before I start designing, because I do not have the experiences and known struggles that are faced.
We are seeking participants who are blind, visually impaired, and low vision; to complete our online survey about designing a more accessible text input system for cell phone use. Those who complete the survey will be put into a drawing for a $15 amazon gift card.
Link to survey: $1
I am a researcher at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and I am working on my thesis. My goal is to design a text-input device or application for cell phones specifically for people who are blind, visually impaired, and low vision. The goal is to allow for faster and more efficient typing. I want to hear from the community before I start designing, because I do not have the experiences and known struggles that are faced.
We are seeking participants who are blind, visually impaired, and low vision; to complete our online survey about designing a more accessible text input system for cell phone use. Those who complete the survey will be put into a drawing for a $15 amazon gift card.
Link to survey: $1
Marconius 5 points 2y ago
I filled out your survey, but you should really research Braille Screen Input in iOS VoiceOver and the Google Braille Keyboard for Google TalkBack. All your proposed ideas are vastly inferior to the solutions that are already provided by Apple and Google for our smartphones.
Edit: Your question about Learning braille is missing an option saying that I already know braille. Wasn't sure how to answer that one since it just assumes that I don't already know it.
Edit: Your question about Learning braille is missing an option saying that I already know braille. Wasn't sure how to answer that one since it just assumes that I don't already know it.
Dizzl_Lizzl [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Hi thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey, and I fixed the logic so that question is no longer visible if "yes" is selected for using Braille.
I have done some research related to Braille Screen Input in iOS VoiceOver and the Google Braille Keyboard for Google TalkBack, however research studies have shown that the typing rate is significantly less than the typing rate with a standard QWERTY board of a sighted user. I want to see if there is a way to develop a solution that can decrease the gap. I could compare the use of Braille Screen Input with or VoiceOver or TalkBack, to the prototype model that I end up creating. If the data shows, I am barking up the wrong tree, it is still good to know and report it, so other scientists/engineers know that the current technologies are sound.
Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it.
I have done some research related to Braille Screen Input in iOS VoiceOver and the Google Braille Keyboard for Google TalkBack, however research studies have shown that the typing rate is significantly less than the typing rate with a standard QWERTY board of a sighted user. I want to see if there is a way to develop a solution that can decrease the gap. I could compare the use of Braille Screen Input with or VoiceOver or TalkBack, to the prototype model that I end up creating. If the data shows, I am barking up the wrong tree, it is still good to know and report it, so other scientists/engineers know that the current technologies are sound.
Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it.
Marconius 2 points 2y ago
I'm curious about that research, where was that study conducted? An average to advanced braille screen input user should match if not exceed input typing speed and accuracy of sighted QWERTY keyboard users. If there is data that shows otherwise, I'd be interested in checking out that study. I can understand new users being slow at it as they figure out the overall workflow with either screen-away and tabletop input modes, but once they get the hang of it, it becomes the primary method of text input across apps and websites and input becomes very fast.
Dizzl_Lizzl [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Yeah sure. There is "An Evaluation of BrailleTouch: Mobile Touchscreen Text Entry for the Visually Impaired" the authors were from Georgia Tech and University of Maryland. This study did have the best results for typing speed of 23.2 wpm for all other research prototypes that I saw. And I am not saying that it is inefficient. I am just looking for other solutions that could allow for other options for text-input.
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NovemberGoat 2 points 2y ago
The link directs me to a screen on the site that says not found.
That said, this is already a solved problem in my eyes. I use braille screen input on my phone, which at times can be faster than a sighted person using a standard on-screen keyboard, due to the contractions available to me. Flicktype is another incredibly powerful tool that can achieve the same speeds in the right hands. I can't think of another interface that would enable me to type any faster than I already do.
That said, this is already a solved problem in my eyes. I use braille screen input on my phone, which at times can be faster than a sighted person using a standard on-screen keyboard, due to the contractions available to me. Flicktype is another incredibly powerful tool that can achieve the same speeds in the right hands. I can't think of another interface that would enable me to type any faster than I already do.
Dizzl_Lizzl [OP] 1 points 2y ago
The link works for me, how weird.
Part of the survey asked about what is being used now, and if there would be anything that you would change about the current technologies.
Try this one: $1
Part of the survey asked about what is being used now, and if there would be anything that you would change about the current technologies.
Try this one: $1
NovemberGoat 1 points 2y ago
Works fine now! Thank you.
4humans 2 points 2y ago
The speech to text function on phones are pretty efficient. There’s also Voice Control and Voice Over on iOS devices. For longer input of text I use a Bluetooth keyboard.
Superfreq2 1 points 2y ago
Also says not found for me.
Dizzl_Lizzl [OP] 1 points 2y ago
>I'll adjust the link in the post.
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>Try this one:
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>https://rit.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_d1ne87R83Rghot8?Q\_CHL=social&Q\_SocialSource=reddit
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>Try this one:
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>https://rit.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_d1ne87R83Rghot8?Q\_CHL=social&Q\_SocialSource=reddit
KristyLynn7 1 points 2y ago
Tried to fill out the survey and it says not found when I open the link. The link before it with the survey consent doesn't seem to have a consent button or next button. It just has the requirements like being 18 years old or older. Don't know if any of that is human error on my part but I don't think so because I tried opening the links a couple times.
Dizzl_Lizzl [OP] 1 points 2y ago
There is a button underneath the text explaining the requirements
KristyLynn7 1 points 2y ago
It says by clicking on the button, right arrow button indicates... But there doesn't seem to be an actual labeled button to click on. Hmm idk I tried. I use Braille screen input on iPhone and iPad and type pretty fast. I've known Braille pretty much all my life.
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