An Empirical Evaluation of a Vocal User Interface for Programming by Voice

• Published in: International journal of information technologies and systems approach Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 47 - 63
• Main Authors: Wagner, Amber, Gray, Jeff
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hershey IGI Global 01.07.2015
• Subjects: Applications programs; Computer programs; Context; Disabilities; Evaluation; Graphical user interface; Graphical user interfaces; Keyboards; Manuals; Mouse devices; Physically disabled persons; Programming environments; Software; Technology application; User interfaces; Voice

Although Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) often improve usability, individuals with physical disabilities may be unable to use a mouse and keyboard to navigate through a GUI-based application. In such situations, a Vocal User Interface (VUI) may be a viable alternative. Existing vocal tools (e.g., V...