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Informing Science + IT Education Conference 2003 Proceedings
| Informing Science + IT Education Conference |
| Pori, Finland June 24-27, 2003 |
| Using Sounds to Present and Manage Information in Computers |
| Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research, Finland |
| The auditive modality, such as speech, signals and natural sounds, is one of the most important ways to present and |
| communicate information. However, in computer interfaces the possibilities of auditive mo-dality have been |
| almost totally neglected. Usually the audio consists of simple signals (beeps and clicks) or background music. The |
| present paper outlines some of the possibilities in presenting and managing information in computers by using |
| audio from the perspective of the semiotic theory of signs. Auditive interfaces can be especially useful for people |
| with visual or kinaesthetic disabilities, as well as in places and with devices when the visual-kinaesthetic using of the |
| machine is difficult, for example while on the move or with small display devices. |
| Keywords: Sound, Semiotics, Auditory interface, Sonification |
ISSN
1535-07-03
Unless otherwise indicated, this paper has undergone blind external review by three or more reviewers.
Types of Papers: A Best Paper, Regular Paper, Short Paper, Informal Paper,
Unrefereed Panel Paper
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