Evaluation of emerging audio description systems for broadcast TV

Following EU directives on Media Access and Ambient Assisted Living, the broadcasting industry needs to introduce new services in order to guarantee access to all citizens. The article and its conclusions are part of the EU project DTV4ALL, which focuses on some possible broadcasting scenarios for a...

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Autores: Vilaró Soler, Anna|||0000-0001-9673-8322, Rodríguez Alsina, Aitor, Orero, Pilar|||0000-0003-0269-1936, Carrabina Bordoll, Jordi|||0000-0002-9540-8759
Tipo de recurso: capítulo de libro
Fecha de publicación:2012
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:125810
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/125810
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1007/978-3-642-35395-6_37
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Accessibility
Audio description
Emerging services
User evaluation
Ambient assisted living
Elderly
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Sumario:Following EU directives on Media Access and Ambient Assisted Living, the broadcasting industry needs to introduce new services in order to guarantee access to all citizens. The article and its conclusions are part of the EU project DTV4ALL, which focuses on some possible broadcasting scenarios for achieving barrier - free television for those with visual impairments. Five enhanced Audiodescription (AD) scenarios were proposed and evaluated: 1) Live streaming Internet TV with AD, 2) AD reception in a group situation, 3) Video on demand over aset - top - box , 4) Video on PC and 5) Podcasts. User evaluation concerning usefulness, quality and usability of the services was assessed using questionnaires. Results of the user evaluation show that not only are AD emerging services technically viable but they are also positively rated by users. Implementation of these services will provide improved access to content, making TV accessible for all.