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This study introduces Sinter, a novel system enabling remote desktop access for visually impaired users. Sinter overcomes OS platform limitations, allowing screen reader users to access remote applications across different operating systems.

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Human-Computer Interaction
Assistive Technology

Background:

Remote desktop technology typically relies on pixel scraping, which is incompatible with screen readers.
Existing remote access solutions for screen readers necessitate identical operating systems on both client and host machines.
This platform dependency limits accessibility for visually impaired users needing to access diverse computing environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To present Sinter, a new system designed to enable remote desktop access for screen reader users.
To eliminate the requirement for OS homogeneity in remote access solutions for assistive technology.
To demonstrate cross-platform remote access for visually impaired users, specifically using screen readers.

Main Methods:

Developed Sinter, a system that bypasses traditional pixel-scraping methods.
Implemented a method for transmitting and interpreting accessibility information across different operating systems.
Tested Sinter's compatibility with screen readers like VoiceOver on diverse OS platforms.

Main Results:

Sinter successfully enables remote desktop access for users relying on screen readers.
The system removes the need for matching client and host operating systems.
Demonstrated a blind Mac user accessing a Windows application using VoiceOver.

Conclusions:

Sinter significantly enhances accessibility in remote computing for visually impaired individuals.
The system broadens the possibilities for cross-platform remote application access with screen readers.
Sinter represents a breakthrough in assistive technology for remote work and education.