Boosting Accessibility and UX with Voice Interaction

Date & Time

Friday, March 22, 2024 - 9:20 AM PDT  

Location

Elite 1-3  

Description

In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, voice interaction stands out as an especially promising domain. Our session delves into how voice has the potential to both redefine user experience (UX) and amplify accessibility across the tech spectrum. 1. The Rise of Modern ASR: Showcasing the advancements in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), particularly spotlighting robust solutions like Cerence's SSE module that thrive even in challenging environments. 2. Beyond Assistive Tech: Emphasizing that the benefits of voice interaction extend far beyond traditional assistive settings, heralding a more intuitive and accessible technological environment. 3. Challenges & Solutions: A candid look at potential obstacles in voice integration, ranging from system latency to user adaptation, complemented by innovative solutions to ensure smooth voice functionality integration. 4. Future Outlook: Charting the anticipated trajectory of voice interaction, emphasizing its potential to continually mold more inclusive and responsive user experiences. 5. Voice in Existing Windows Tech: A practical exploration of integrating voice interfaces into prevalent Windows-based applications, illustrating the rejuvenation voice can bring to such platforms.  

Audience

• Information & Communications Technology
• Finance & Banking
• Research & Development
• Retail & Wholesale
• Transportation

Audience Level

Beginning  

Session Summary (Abstract)

Explore the transformative potential of voice interaction in elevating user experience and enhancing accessibility. Dive into the latest in speech recognition, understand challenges and solutions, and discover practical integration into Windows tech.  

Primary Topic

Emerging Technologies  

Secondary Topics

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML)
• Blind/Low Vision
• Independent Living
• Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

 

Session Type

General Track  

Presenter

• Ferran Gállego
  Code Factory SL

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