Formalizing Visualization Semantics for Accessibility

Tomas Murillo Morales, Klaus Miesenberger

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Abstract

This article introduces a hierarchy of ontologies for visualization with applications in accessibility to statistical charts. Formally defining graphical content and its underlying semantics enables interactive systems, such as natural language interfaces (NLIs) to efficiently retrieve information of interest for the user as well as inputting additional bits of information, both user- and system-initiated, into the graphic. In turn, such access machanisms allow blind persons to query and navigate statistical charts and other commonly visually displayed data in an effective manner.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDEIMS2021 Proceedings
Pages47
Number of pages10
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2021

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
  • 102036 Digital accessibility
  • 502007 E-commerce
  • 506002 E-government
  • 509002 Disability studies
  • 602013 Sign language research
  • 202004 Brain-computer interface
  • 211902 Assistive technologies
  • 503008 E-learning
  • 302027 Hearing, voice and language disorders

JKU Focus areas

  • Digital Transformation
  • Sustainable Development: Responsible Technologies and Management

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