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In order to provide access to graphical user interfaces for blind computer users, other ways than iconic representation have to be found In the present study 22 auditory symbols were developed, referred to as earcons, that stand for some frequently used computer operations. The usefulness of these symbols was tested in three experiments, “identification”, “assortment” and “assortment after a learning trial” and then compared to icons representing the same operations. Although further research is necessary, results show that earcons can truly be an alternative representation mode.
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Leimann, E., Schulze, HH. (1995). Earcons and Icons: An Experimental Study. In: Nordby, K., Helmersen, P., Gilmore, D.J., Arnesen, S.A. (eds) Human—Computer Interaction. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-5041-2896-4_8
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