5 papers
Semantic Segmentation of Node and Edge Diagrams for Assistive Technology
Michael Cormier, Yichun Zhao, Laura Paul +3
In this paper, we present a novel set of related models for semantic segmentation of node-link diagrams. These diagrams are frequently used to represent mathematical graphs, relati…
Characterization and Effects of CS2 Learning with GenAI, Visualization, and Human Support
Quinton Yong, Anthony Estey, Miguel Nacenta
Generative AI (GenAI) is becoming a widely adopted learning support tool for both students and instructors, as it offers benefits such as personalized tutoring and scaffolded learn…
"If We Had the Information That We Need to Interpret the World Around Us, We Wouldn't Be Disabled:" Barriers and Opportunities in Information Work among Blind and Sighted Colleagues
Yichun Zhao, Miguel A. Nacenta, Mahadeo A. Sukhai +1
Despite recognition of the value of diversity, the way work takes place can fail to support blind or low-vision employees, especially in collaborative work settings. This paper exa…
Locatability and Locatability Robustness of Visual Variables in Single Target Localization
Wei Wei, Miguel A. Nacenta, Michelle F. Miranda +1
Finding a particular object in a display is important for viewers in many visualizations, for example, when reacting to brushing or to a highlighted object. This can be enabled by…
The Impact of Visual Segmentation on Lexical Word Recognition
Matthew Termuende, Kevin Larson, Miguel Nacenta
When a reader encounters a word in English, they split the word into smaller orthographic units in the process of recognizing its meaning. For example, "rough", when split accordin…