Interview+2

Interview 2 · The person we interviewed is partially blind. He talked about how he saw shadows as buildings. · He uses screen reading program, JAWS. However, he mentioned how this software needs a lot of memory and how it is incompatible with MAC. · He mentioned having " additional RAM which will avoid any bottle necks " because JAWS needs a lot of RAM to run it. This will affect other programs if there is not enough free memory available. · He said how the use of laptops with big screens would make things much easier, especially when users need to magnify the screen; In order to have a complete and clear view of what is on the screen. · Screens having high contrast will make reading a lot easier for them. Also, having a beam of light added on top of the laptop monitor would be helpful. (However, he said that this wouldn't be as helpful for those who are completely blind or those who wear glasses. But for people who are impaired, it would be really helpful.) · He doesn't use the Braille Alphabets. After introducing our idea about adding an additional “Braille Alphabet” keyboard on top of the laptop, his feedback was, it will "save space" and "no need to carry an extra piece". However, he said we should bare in mind that the dots are "sensitive to pressure" so we should provide extra cover to cover and protect them from getting ruined. · No need to have big keys for the keyboard because everyone is used to the way of typing; "Finger memory". So, having bigger keys would make it harder and inefficient. · Voice Recognition is not that helpful since it is extra sensitive and you are forced to say your command in details. "It doesn't help much; slow things down"