Speech Input as an Alternative Mode to Perform Multi-touch Gestures

Small fingers and weaker arms contribute to the fact that their touch input always strays far away from the target object, consequently rendering the system to be unable to recognize them [8]. [...]the fact that children's fingers touching an object inaccurately and low coordination of motor and visual skills make their gestures incapable to reach target accuracy [7]. [...]according to Shneiderman [16], the designer may integrate speech input into the system effectively if they understand the speech characteristics and cognitive processes of the users involved. [...]several criterias such as children's interaction ability using speech towards the system, language and speech development of children, children's cognitive consideration towards speech and the effectiveness of speech input on touch user interfaces should be considered before integration of the speech into the system is to be done. 2.1. [...]syllabic understanding is part of a phonological awareness that should be mastered by children ages four to six years in order to determine their reading and spelling skills [28]. [...]this study requires speech in spoken word's form compared to non-speech vocalization in order to give commands to screen object in performing multi-touch gestures. [...]the actual system development will use two syllable words of command based on the findings obtained. 6.Conclusion In conclusion, it can be mused that pre-school level children have the ability to interact using speech input on multi-touch gestures system.