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Peer reviewedSchreier, E. M.; Uslan, M. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
The review examines six personal computer-based optical character recognition (OCR) systems designed for use by blind and visually impaired people. Considered are OCR components and terms, documentation, scanning and reading, command structure, conversion, unique features, accuracy of recognition, scanning time, speed, and cost. (DB)
Descriptors: Blindness, Computer System Design, Microcomputers, Reading
Peer reviewedChen, J-G; Hou, C-A – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
VITAL (Vision Impaired Task and Assignment Lexicon) is an integrated computerized system that performs workplace design tasks for visually impaired workers. VITAL consists of three modules: ergonomics consultation, disability index, and work measurement. Evaluation indicated that VITAL could be used as a tool to help nonprofessional vocational…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer System Design, Human Factors Engineering, Man Machine Systems
