Enhanced audio techniques (Enhanced Audio Description and Narrative Importance) have proven successful in traditional linear media (i.e. television) for increasing the accessibility, enjoyment and narrative comprehension of content for Visually Impaired (VI) users. This project investigated whether such approaches can be applied to the non-linear, interactive and immersive medium of mobile Augmented Reality (AR). To do so, an experimental app with enhanced audio features was developed and updated iteratively based on VI user feedback. This paper presents the creative and technical processes used in this AR app.

Authors: Gregg, Joshua; Kearney, Gavin; Ward, Lauren
Affiliation: University of York, York, UK
AES Conference: 2022 AES International Conference on Audio for Virtual and Augmented Reality (August 2022)
Paper Number: 35
Publication Date: August 15, 2022
Subject: Paper

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