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Applying HTA method to the design of context-aware indoor navigation for the visually-impaired

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Hua Wu,

Alan Marshall,

Wai Yu,

Yun-Maw ChengAuthors Info & Claims

Mobility '07: Proceedings of the 4th international conference on mobile technology, applications, and systems and the 1st international symposium on Computer human interaction in mobile technology

Pages 632 - 635

https://doi.org/10.1145/1378063.1378170

Published: 10 September 2007 Publication History

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This paper discusses an Indoor Navigation Model proposed for visually impaired people. The model aims at tailoring Context-aware Indoor Navigation (CAIN) applications to the users' tasks, intentions, and situations. To achieve this, the model is novelly designed to follow the guidelines of Hierarchical Task Analysis (HTA). Usability implications and requirements for the design of this indoor navigation model are discussed. The integration of HTA method makes the design of CAIN model focus on the higher level system design issues. The results (user, user-application, and application tasks) of HTA are used to design interfaces and algorithms. A framework of command interfaces for executing interaction between application tasks and user tasks in this model is reported in this paper.

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Fernando NMcMeekin DMurray I(2021)Route planning methods in indoor navigation tools for vision impaired persons: a systematic reviewDisability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology10.1080/17483107.2021.192252218:6(763-782)Online publication date: 27-May-2021
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Abu Doush IAlshatnawi SAl-Tamimi AAlhasan BHamasha S(2016)ISAB: Integrated Indoor Navigation System for the BlindInteracting with Computers10.1093/iwc/iww016Online publication date: 15-Jun-2016
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Guerrero LVasquez FOchoa S(2012)An Indoor Navigation System for the Visually ImpairedSensors10.3390/s12060823612:6(8236-8258)Online publication date: 13-Jun-2012
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DOI:10.1145/1378063

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Fernando NMcMeekin DMurray I(2021)Route planning methods in indoor navigation tools for vision impaired persons: a systematic reviewDisability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology10.1080/17483107.2021.192252218:6(763-782)Online publication date: 27-May-2021
https://doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2021.1922522
Abu Doush IAlshatnawi SAl-Tamimi AAlhasan BHamasha S(2016)ISAB: Integrated Indoor Navigation System for the BlindInteracting with Computers10.1093/iwc/iww016Online publication date: 15-Jun-2016
https://doi.org/10.1093/iwc/iww016
Guerrero LVasquez FOchoa S(2012)An Indoor Navigation System for the Visually ImpairedSensors10.3390/s12060823612:6(8236-8258)Online publication date: 13-Jun-2012
https://doi.org/10.3390/s120608236
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