Access to mathematics for the blind - Defining HrTEX Standard

Mario Batusic, Franz Burger, Klaus Miesenberger, Bernhard Stöger

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Abstract

Although information technology has opened a door to documents for the visually handicapped and for the blind, comfortable access to mathematics is still a problem. Several steps should be done to find a more suitable solution: We want to use the open and adaptable layout system LaTex 1. to provide an easy to read and adaptable notation for mathematics (HrTeX code) for better access to documents, 2. which can be used in a working environment for computing like sighted can use pencil and paper and 3. which supports the conversion between notations which are used to reduce the efforts of preparing literature. In this article we present results of our project which concentrate on the first step, the definition of HrTeX.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInterdisciplinary Aspects on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, 5th International Conference, ICCHP '96, Linz, Austria, July 1996, Part II
Editors Klaus J., Auff E., Kremser W., Zagler, W.
PublisherÖsterreichische Computer Gesellschaft, R. Oldenbourg Wien München
Pages609
Number of pages8
Volume792
ISBN (Print)3854030878
Publication statusPublished - Feb 1996

Fields of science

  • 102 Computer Sciences
  • 102013 Human-computer interaction
  • 102014 Information design
  • 102015 Information systems
  • 102021 Pervasive computing
  • 102022 Software development
  • 102024 Usability research
  • 102026 Virtual reality
  • 102027 Web engineering
  • 502007 E-commerce
  • 503008 E-learning
  • 506002 E-government
  • 509002 Disability studies
  • 602013 Sign language research
  • 202004 Brain-computer interface
  • 211902 Assistive technologies
  • 302027 Hearing, voice and language disorders
  • 102036 Digital accessibility

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