An Exploration of Automatic Speech Recognition Within a Nordic Context

Vase, Silja; Berget, Gerd

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-35681-0_19

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“…Spelling errors also occur frequently. Speech recognition does not work due to Pam's strong accent (Vase and Berget, 2023). Name: Ann Age: 42 years Has experienced anxiety and depression for some months after losing her twin sister in a car accident.…”

Section: Name: Pam Age: 33 Yearsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…John and Ann can use speech recognition (which is also used by Ali when he needs to search for information and has greasy hands while repairing a car). Lisa and Pam, however, are not able to use this technology due to unclear pronunciation or having a strong accent (Vase and Berget, 2023). More knowledge about potential barriers and solutions are required to develop search systems that sufficiently support all these types of users, including people who experience situational impairments for which they have not developed adequate coping strategies.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In other cases, useful assistive technology is inaccessible for certain users who may benefit from using it. For example, Lisa and Pam cannot apply speech recognition due to unclear pronunciation and accents (Vase and Berget, 2023). These cases show that more effort is needed to ensure accessible speech recognition for all types of languages (Vase and Berget, 2023).…”

Section: Situated Abilities and Search Supportmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Reorienting information searching research by applying a situated abilities perspective

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2024

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Introduction. In studies of information searching, people are often characterised with perpetual physical, sensory and cognitive abilities. Situational factors that may affect human abilities are less considered, although they may have an impact on information searching behaviour. For example, a person with dyslexia may struggle with inputting correctly spelled queries. Spelling skills, however, may also be influenced by fatigue, illness, or using a mobile phone while walking. All types of users can therefore at certain times experience challenges related to query input. Method. This theoretical paper explores the concept of situated abilities in the context of information searching. Eight personas are constructed and used in a discussion of how a change of perspective on human abilities can provide a valuable contribution to research. Analysis. The personas are based upon empirical findings of user behaviour and are discussed in relation to theoretical frameworks and models. Results. Human abilities are dynamic and affected by a variety of situational factors. All people experience temporary impairments during their lives. It would therefore be purposeful to reorient information searching research by applying a situated abilities perspective. Conclusion. A situated abilities perspective may result in more inclusive search systems for all types of users.

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Section: Name: Pam Age: 33 Yearsmentioning

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Section: Situated Abilities and Search Supportmentioning

confidence: 99%