The document discusses research into improving the ticket buying process for blind and visually impaired users of Caltrain. Interviews found that the current audio instructions are long, unclear, and lack a "back" feature. The goal is to redesign the interface to make it easier to purchase tickets. A voice user interface concept is presented that uses audio cues and allows users to navigate destination, ticket type, and quantity in a step-by-step process. The concept aims to address shortcomings of the current system by being more responsive to user intent.
4. • bought three tickets to get to the
third zone the first time riding Caltrain
• needed more information about Zones
• rides Caltrain three times a week
Manuel
35 years old
Software Engineer
5. • had to pay close attention to the audio
• felt no connection between the
keypad and audio
• not familiar with the Caltrain system,
visiting on vacation
Kerri
35 years old
General Manager at a fast food restaurant
6. • rides Caltrain every day for the
past six months
• had to replay the audio
• frustrated with the lack of a back button
Mahesh
52 years old
VP of software engineer
7. • finds spatial navigation most painful
• very familiar with the train and ticket system
• rides Caltrain once a week
Oleg
40 years old
Software Engineer
8. • tells blind/visually impaired
locations of the platform
• sees about four blind riders a day
• sends information to train
conductors there is a PNA
Diego
4 years working for Caltrain
10. • older clients and technology
• headphone jack
…they are accessible, they
are not easy to use.“
”
KillerLag, r/askblindpeople
Instructor
Orientation and Mobility for the Blind
Advice - don’t tell the
[bus] driver you destination.“
”
• ambient noise
• mic location
James Salas
Deputy Director
NM Commission for the Blind
12. Insights
• Instructions are long, inefficient, and sometimes unclear.
• Users must pay close attention when using the audio feature.
• A “back” or “cancel” feature is needed.
13. Goal
Improve the ticket buying process to facilitate purchasing for
blind and visually impaired users.
14. • occasionally visits friends in
South San Francisco
• blind since birth
• does not drive
David
62 years old
Jennifer
35 years old
commutes to work at
least four times a week
works long hours
visually impaired
— low vision
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Personas
15. Voice User
V O I C E U S E R I N T E R F A C E
Interface
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20. A U D I O R E L I A N T
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Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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32. A U D I O R E L I A N T
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Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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San Francisco
Bayshore
San BrunoSan Bruno
Millbrae
San Bruno
Broadway
22nd Street
South San Francisco
Destination
San Francisco
Bayshore
San Bruno
22nd Street
South San Francisco
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South San FranciscoSouth San Francisco
Number of Tickets
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San FranciscoSan Francisco
Ticket Type
Ticket TypeTicket Type
Number of Tickets
One Way Ticket
Day Pass
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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Destination
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Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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San Francisco
Bayshore
Millbrae
San Bruno
Broadway
22nd Street
South San Francisco
DestinationSan Francisco
Bayshore
San Bruno
Millbrae
Broadway
22nd Street
South San Francisco
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San BrunoSan Bruno
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
San FranciscoSan Francisco
ContinueContinue
Ticket TypeTicket Type
Number of Tickets
One Way Ticket
Day Pass
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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Ticket TypeTicket Type
Number of Tickets
One Way TicketOne Way Ticket
Day Pass
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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San BrunoSan Bruno
One Way TicketOne Way Ticket
Number of Tickets
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San FranciscoSan Francisco
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4
Number of TicketsNumber of Tickets
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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1
22
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4
Number of TicketsNumber of Tickets
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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San BrunoSan Bruno
One Way TicketOne Way Ticket
2 Tickets2 Tickets
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San FranciscoSan Francisco
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San BrunoSan Bruno
One Way TicketOne Way Ticket
2 Tickets2 Tickets
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San FranciscoSan Francisco
San BrunoSan Bruno
Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
One Way TicketOne Way Ticket
2 Tickets2 Tickets
Back ConfirmConfirm
San FranciscoSan Francisco
$5.00$5.00
San BrunoSan Bruno
Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
One Way TicketOne Way Ticket
2 Tickets2 Tickets
PayPay
San FranciscoSan Francisco
$5.00$5.00
San FranciscoSan Francisco
Thank you! Enjoy your trip.Thank you! Enjoy your trip.
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Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
San FranciscoSan Francisco
ContinueContinue
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San BrunoSan Bruno
Ticket Type
1 Ticket1 Ticket
ContinueContinue
San FranciscoSan Francisco
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San BrunoSan Bruno
Day PassDay Pass
1 Ticket1 Ticket
ContinueContinue
San FranciscoSan Francisco
Back ConfirmConfirm
San FranciscoSan Francisco
San BrunoSan Bruno
Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
Day PassDay Pass
1 Ticket1 Ticket
$6.00$6.00
San BrunoSan Bruno
Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
Day PassDay Pass
1 Ticket1 Ticket
Back ConfirmConfirm
San FranciscoSan Francisco
$6.00$6.00
San BrunoSan Bruno
Destination
Ticket Type
Number of Tickets
Day PassDay Pass
1 Ticket1 Ticket
PayPay
San FranciscoSan Francisco
$6.00$6.00
San FranciscoSan Francisco
Thank you! Enjoy your trip.Thank you! Enjoy your trip.
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