Training Interface for Multimodal Data Analysis: A First Approach to Measuring Perception

BERTAINA, N.; CASADO, J.; GARCIA B

Communications in Computer and Information Science

Springer

Año: 2023; p. 248 - 253

During the last years different tools devoted to the sonifi-cation of astronomical data were proposed. With the aim to enhanceaccessibility and remove systematic barriers faced by people with dis-abilities, sonoUno was developed as a user centred sonification software(UCD) for its desktop and web versions [1]. After different user tests theneed to understand more about sound perception came out, at hand ofthe need of training [2]. Perception is a process that requires a great dealof mental processing that provides the means by which one’s concept ofthe environment is created and helps people to learn and interact withit. The compilation of previous studies throughout history has led tothe conclusion that auditory performance improves when it is combinedwith visual stimuli and vice-versa. Taking into account the above con-siderations, the development of a training platform that allows to runperception tests begins. The requirements for this platform were: (1) ac-cessibility via web; (2) co-creation with collaborators in different parts ofthe world; and (3) simple and effective storage of results. In this contribu-tion, the first approach, a graphic user interface that allows users to readinformation about it and access to the training from the web browser,will be presented. Beyond the USD principles, the proposed frameworkis being tested with screen readers during each step of its developmen