The World Wide Web (web) has moved from the Desktop and now is ubiquitous. It can be accessed by a small device while the user is mobile or it can be accessed in audio if the user cannot see the content, for instance visually disabled users who use screen readers. However, since web pages are mainly designed for visual interaction; it is almost impossible to access them in alternative forms. Our overarching goal is to improve the user experience in such constrained environments by using a novel application of eye tracking technology. In brief, by relating scanpaths to the underlying source code of web pages, we aim to transcode web pages such that they are easier to access in constrained environments. The project is supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK).
A three year research studentship is available on eMine, at the Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC). This studentship will be 18,000 TRY per year.
For further information, please contact Dr. Yeliz Yesilada (yyeliz-AT-metu.edu.tr).