Thomas Beer
ABSTRACT
This paper introduces ConstructFinder, a Firefox add-on to find semantic constructs in web pages. It uses the Unstructured Information Management Architecture (UIMA), developed by IBM, to analyse web sites in order to find semantic units like search fields or login forms. These constructs are then highlighted for easy visual access as well as focussed for screen reader users.
Using the ConstructFinder in Firefox allows easier access to semantic constructs in cluttered web sites - both for sighted and for visually impaired computer users.
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Index Terms
- ConstructFinder: web site interaction made easier
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