An early version of my thesis work. I haven't moved forward on this particular concept but it did result in a short paper and presentation.

Abstract

Interaction on the World Wide Web is a decidedly silent activity. The use of audio on the World Wide Web in general has been limited to content and not as an extension of interface. Audio interfaces in general bring on a number of negative connotations to some. This exasperated by poorly designed sound reinforcement with popular instant messaging applications and the intrusiveness of mobile devices such as mobile phones.
This thesis attempts to provide practical applications for the use of audio interfaces on web sites. The focus is on creating interfaces based on previous proven methodology that enable to users to feel more engaged, provide a great illusion of a natural human-like environment, reflect more complex interactions, and aide in task completion.

References

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