Uso do MIS para avaliar signos sonoros: quando um problema de comunicabilidade se torna um problema de acessibilidade

Abstract

This paper discusses the use of the Semiotic Inspection Method (SIM) to evaluate a scope not yet explored in interactive systems: audio. The audio features of an interface can be used to stream content and even convey information to users about their interaction. The scientific and technical application of the method for this scope will be presented. Besides the importance of evaluating the communicability of these sound features, this paper also discusses aspects of accessibility identified in the assessment. To illustrate, we present a case study that took into account the profile of users with hearing impairment, where the method was used to assess the impact of equivalence between audio features and visual features for these users in a digital game.