Hello Curtis,
Thanks for this interesting paper. You put in it a lot of good ideas. I
just want to add two comments:
You wrote:
> If the manuals were prepared with a word processor, it should
> be possible to make ASCII text versions available (for a
> nominal fee) so that the manual can be transcribed into
> braille or read on the blind person's own computer.
The problem with many manuals is, that they constantly refer to pictures,
showing the locations of controlls on the device or refering to graphics
symbols on knobs. So in many cases, a section would have to be added
explaining the position of the different controls. But that makes things
more complicated again.
> D. Speech output does not need to carry more
> information than the visual display unless it is
> essential to the operation of the appliance.
>
I would like to ad point E.:
In cases, where spoken output is confidential (for example in teller
machines) a head phone jag should be built in.
I hope, I spelled "jag" properly.
I am looking forward to meeting You in spain!
Best greetings,
Norbert.
-- Service to others is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on earth.
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