Reprint

Multi-Sensory Interaction for Blind and Visually Impaired People

Edited by
February 2022
300 pages
  • ISBN978-3-0365-3058-1 (Hardback)
  • ISBN978-3-0365-3059-8 (PDF)

This book is a reprint of the Special Issue Multi-Sensory Interaction for Blind and Visually Impaired People that was published in

Computer Science & Mathematics
Engineering
Physical Sciences
Summary

This book conveyed the visual elements of artwork to the visually impaired through various sensory elements to open a new perspective for appreciating visual artwork. In addition, the technique of expressing a color code by integrating patterns, temperatures, scents, music, and vibrations was explored, and future research topics were presented. A holistic experience using multi-sensory interaction acquired by people with visual impairment was provided to convey the meaning and contents of the work through rich multi-sensory appreciation. A method that allows people with visual impairments to engage in artwork using a variety of senses, including touch, temperature, tactile pattern, and sound, helps them to appreciate artwork at a deeper level than can be achieved with hearing or touch alone. The development of such art appreciation aids for the visually impaired will ultimately improve their cultural enjoyment and strengthen their access to culture and the arts. The development of this new concept aids ultimately expands opportunities for the non-visually impaired as well as the visually impaired to enjoy works of art and breaks down the boundaries between the disabled and the non-disabled in the field of culture and arts through continuous efforts to enhance accessibility. In addition, the developed multi-sensory expression and delivery tool can be used as an educational tool to increase product and artwork accessibility and usability through multi-modal interaction. Training the multi-sensory experiences introduced in this book may lead to more vivid visual imageries or seeing with the mind’s eye.

Format
  • Hardback
License
© by the authors
Keywords
visually impaired people; accessibility; art appreciation; color; temperature-depth coding; thermal interaction; user experience; visually impaired; color sound coding; accessibility; art appreciation; accessibility technology; multimodal interaction; auditory interface; touch interface; vision impairment; visual impairment; accessibility; aesthetics; color; multi-sensory; museum exhibits; color identification; tactile perception; cross modular association; universal design; accessibility; people with visual impairment; accessibility; assistive technology; auralization; image accessibility; touchscreen; nonvisual feedback; blind; visual impairment; systematic review; visual impairment; accessibility; aesthetics; color; multi-sensory; museum exhibits; visual impairment; accessibility; aesthetics; color; multi-sensory; museum exhibits; music recommendation system; multimedia data processing; weakly supervised learning; soundscape music; media art; exhibition environments; user experience; visually impaired people; accessibility; art appreciation; color; multi-sensory interaction; assistive technology; multi-sensory interface; auditory interface; scent interface; color; n/a