TeleWeb: accessible service for web browsing via phone

ABSTRACT

In this paper, we present TeleWeb -- a telephony service for web browsing via the most ubiquitous communication device, the Phone. TeleWeb integrates a simple and usable phone interface with the intelligent features such as context-directed browsing, template-detection, and macro-replaying. We expect that TeleWeb will equally appeal to people with vision impairments, older adults who may not be comfortable using computers, and anyone who wants to access the Web on the move.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.4 Hypertext/Hypermedia
          Subjects: Navigation; Architectures

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors

Keywords:
HearSay, TeleWeb, blind users, older adults, phone browser, screen reader, telephony service, web browser