Universal Access Handbook

Informationen zum Autor Constantine Stephanidis Klappentext In recent years! the field of Universal Access has made significant progress in consolidating theoretical approaches! scientific methods and technologies! as well as in exploring new application domains. Increasingly! professionals in this rapidly maturing area require a comprehensive and multidisciplinary resource that addresses current principles! methods! and tools. Written by leading international authorities from academic! research! and industrial organizations and nonmarket institutions! The Universal Access Handbook covers the unfolding scientific! methodological! technological! and policy issues involved in the process of achieving universal access in the information society. Zusammenfassung Discusses how to systematically apply universal design principles to information technologies. This book presents the historical roots of universal access through the progressive discussion of complementary approaches to the accessibility of interactive applications and services. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction to Universal Access. Diversity in the User Population. Technologies for Diverse Contexts of Use. Development Lifecycle of User Interfaces. User Interface Development: Architectures, Components, and Tools. Interaction Techniques and Devices. Application Domains. Nontechnological Issues. Looking to the Future.

Product details

• Authors: Constantine Stephanidis, Constantine (Foundation for Research Stephanidis
• Assisted by: Constantine Stephanidis (Editor), Stephanidis Constantine (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.06.2009
• EAN: 9780805862805
• ISBN: 978-0-8058-6280-5
• No. of pages: 1162
• Series: Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > General, dictionaries; COMPUTERS / User Interfaces, User interface design & usability, User interface design and usability