Adaptation of multimedia browsing techniques

Abstract

Documents become more accessible if they are enriched with alternative media. The paradigm of "one document for all" is challenged by the needs of heterogeneous reader groups when reading multimedia documents. The user interface to allow browsing is to be adapted through assistive devices such as screen readers, but in time-dependant presentations adaptation is required to suit each user group. Some criteria and approaches implemented in the MultiReader system are being discussed. © Springer-Verlag 2004.