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Method and system for enabling blind or visually impaired computer users to graphically select displayed elements

  • US 6,046,722 A
  • Filed: 12/05/1991
  • Issued: 04/04/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/05/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for enabling a blind or visually impaired user to locate selected graphic elements comprising a plurality of picture elements within a computer display utilizing a movable cursor element, said method comprising the steps of:

  • associating an identifiable audible signal with each graphic element within said computer display;

    periodically detecting a position of said movable cursor element; and

    generating a composite audible signal which includes elements of each identifiable audible signal associated with each graphic element having picture elements thereof within a rotatable sector of a circle having its origin at said movable cursor and a radius equal to said predetermined radius.

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