RE: Data capture software for screen readers

Sarah,

It would appear that there is some confusion or misunderstanding as to what
your client is asking for or thinks they want.

A screen reader is precisely that, it reads screens. The screens it reads
are precisely those which a sighted individual would read (unless
alternatives are provided for usability). Any interaction with the
application/website by users using a screen reader will be done using the
keyboard or maybe the mouse which are all captured by any automated testing
tools.

Cheers
Ian

-----Original Message-----
From: Swierenga, Sarah J. (LNG) [mailto:Sarah.Swierenga@lexisnexis.com]
Sent: 10 January 2002 16:09
To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
Subject: Data capture software for screen readers


Some colleagues of mine put together a report on remote usability testing
and lab-based testing technologies for a client. In it they described some
data capture
technology, including capture of screens and user actions. Now the client
wants
to know if similar data capture software exists for users interacting
via screen readers. For example, they need to be able to track site browsing
and
usage (via the screen reader), as well as keystrokes (most other logging
software seems to capture only mouse clicks). Is anyone aware of any such
software?
Thanks,
Sarah

Sarah Swierenga, Ph.D., C.P.E.
Consulting Human Factors Engineer
Global EPD, Design & Usability
LexisNexis
9595 Springboro Pike
Miamisburg, OH  45342
Phone:  937-865-1774; 800-227-9597, x1774
FAX:  937-865-1655


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Received on Friday, 11 January 2002 04:31:40 UTC