Auditory applications are systems that communicate content, navigation capabilities and functionality mainly via the aural channel, or via a combination of the aural and visual channels, and can support the user interaction in a multimodal fashion as well (e.g. through touch or speech). In this paper, we present the preliminary results of an exploratory research effort aimed at establishing a d...

BACKGROUND The temporomandibular joint is a unique bi-condylar joint involved in mastication and speech. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) have a range of symptoms, including aural symptoms, and are present in approximately 75% of normal populations. The present study examined the relationship between signs and symptoms of TMD and mouth opening, gender, joint and aural symptoms, and heari...

We combine two concepts, the musical instrument as metaphor and technology probes, to explore how tangible interfaces can exploit the semantic richness of sound. Using participatory design methods from Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), we designed and tested the A20, a polyhedron-shaped, multichannel audio input/output device. The software maps sound around the edges and responds to the user’s ...

This paper describes the OmniEye, an omnidirectional vision system developed to track mobile robots in AURAL, i. e., in a computational structured environment. AURAL aims to control the interaction between visual, sound and robotic information in a research for automatic and semi-automatic processes of artistic production. Different convex mirrors can be used to achieve an omnidirectional syste...

This work focuses on development of an alternative aural CAPTCHA technology based on a speech transcription task. The principal goals are (1) to provide a better quality of service for visually impaired web users who currently have few alternatives for accessing web services protected by CAPTCHAs based on visual perception tasks, (2) as a side effect of CAPTCHA use, collect meaning data, such a...

As part of a general framework for the development of global information systems, we include support for the development of aural interfaces. The framework uses an object-oriented database for the management of application, document content and presentation data. The access layer is based around an XML server and XSLT for document generation from default and customised templates. Specifically, ...

Aural atresia and severe microtia are associated malformations that result in problems with hearing and cosmesis, associated speech and language difficulties and diminished self-esteem. In cases where middle ear ossiculoplasty and aural atresia canalplasty are expected to give poor hearing outcomes that would eventually require the use of hearing aids, bone anchored hearing aids or active middl...

Introduction and Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare aural temperature measurements with conventional methods (axillary and oral) in patients with unilateral tympanic membrane perforation or myringosclerosis. The study also aimed to test the potential nasal use of infrared thermometer. Materials and Methods: Forty-four adult patients with monoaural tympanic membrane perforation and...