What is ISO/IEC 30113-61 about?
ISO/IEC 30113-61 defines single-point gestures for screen readers.
ISO/IEC 30113-61 specifies movements for clear and classified single-point gestures recognized by the screen readers.
ISO/IEC 30113-61 describes single-point gestures performed by a POI (point of interest). The single-point gestures are intended to operate in a consistent manner regardless of systems, platforms, applications or devices.
NOTE: A POI can be manipulated by using an object such as a fingertip, a stylus, etc.
Who is ISO/IEC 30113-61 for?
ISO/IEC 30113-61 on Gesture-based interfaces across devices and methods-single-point gestures for screen readers is useful for:
- ICT device manufacturing company
- Smartphone companies
- Display and screen readers manufacturers
Why should you use ISO/IEC 30113-61?
Screen readers are regarded as a default method of accessing ICT devices for people with visual impairments who are unable to see and understand the screens of these devices. The content on the screens, such as letters, words, numbers, punctuation, elements and so on, are spoken out loud by screen readers. Speakers or headphones connected to the ICT device become the main output components.
Single-point gestures are used for screen readers of several commercially available ICT devices including smart phones, PCs and so on. Potential variety and inconsistency among the single-point gestures might cause a serious accessibility problem for people with visually impairments. There is a strong need for international standards to define the single-point gesture so that visually impaired users do not get confused while they use ICT devices.
The functions of the screen readers include reading an item under the user’s finger, pausing/resuming speech, speaking the location of the user’s fingers on a screen, such as page numbers or rows, and so on. ISO/IEC 30113-61 presents descriptions of single-point gestures and the corresponding functions of the screen readers.
ISO/IEC 30113-61 defined single-point gestures will harmonize with multi-point gestures for the screen readers. It is expected that users can use the screen readers easily and without confusion by executing the standard single-point gestures. The gestures are performed by the users regardless of a specific recognition technique, a certain interaction method or a device.