Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
6-12-2012
Abstract
A user interface for software applications enables the full use of graphical user interface (GUI) software, particularly engineering design software, by visually impaired individuals is described. The interface combines tactile representations of graphical elements, non-visual cues, and a hardware element to allow the effective placement and interconnection of graphic elements using design software.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Patent Number
US8201090
Application Number
US20090217164
Application Published
8-27-2009
Application Filed
11-13-2008
Assignee
Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)
Citation
Beitle, R., Romey, N., Setzer, S., & Cheung, H. M. (2012). User interface for software applications. Patents Granted. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/pat/57
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Comments
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT This invention was made with U.S. Government support under the terms of grant numbers 0405382 and 0533208 from the National Science Foundation. The U.S. Government has certain rights in the invention.
Robert Beitle, Jr., Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR