Information visualisation in the user interface for augmentative and alternative communication.
This study investigated the possibility of using Information Visualisation (IV) in the user interface of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. AAC systems exist to assist people to overcome communication handicaps. Computer-based AAC systems can contain stored communication mater...
| Publicado en: | Technology & Disability Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 147 - 162 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Sage Publications Inc.
2006
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