Generating 'oohs' and 'aahs': Vocal Joystick uses voice to surf the Internet

The Internet offers wide appeal to people with disabilities. But many of those same people find it frustrating or impossible to use a handheld mouse. Software developed at the University of Washington provides an alternative using one of the oldest and most versatile modes of communication: the human voice.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news111157807.html">Generating 'oohs' and 'aahs': Vocal Joystick uses voice to surf the Internet</a></p> <p>The Internet offers wide appeal to people with disabilities. But many of those same people find it frustrating or impossible to use a handheld mouse. Software developed at the University of Washington provides an alternative using one of the oldest and most versatile modes of communication: the human voice.</p>