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OnScreenDualScribe with Point-and-Click Interface: A Viable Computer Interaction Alternative based on a Virtual Modified Numerical Keypad

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This paper describes the experience of the first author with the Point-and-Click Interface of the OnScreenDualScribe, created by the last author. The new interface is an innovative extension to the previous interface which required the use of the DualPad. The main differences between the two interfaces are highlighted. The user took several writing tests with the Point-and Click Interface and compares her results with two of interfaces she uses the most for writing, Dragon NaturallySpeaking and SofType. Finally, the first author recommends several improvements to the interface which would make the software a better alternative for her.

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        ASSETS '16: Proceedings of the 18th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility
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