Voice-Based Email System

for Visually Impaired

Users
This project aims to develop a voice-based email system tailored specifically for
visually impaired individuals in western Uganda. By enabling email content and
services to be accessed and managed using natural voice commands, this system
endeavors to mitigate the challenges posed by traditional visual interfaces,
fostering a more inclusive digital landscape.
Background of the Study
1 Internet Dependency
Internet is crucial, but visually impaired struggle with accessibility.

2 Challenges with Email

Current email systems are inaccessible to visually impaired individuals.

3 Motivation for Change

Developing voice-based email systems to bridge the accessibility gap.
System Features

Voice Commands Accessibility Multimodal Interface

Natural voice-based interaction Compatible with popular screen Includes text-to-speech and
for composing and managing reader software and offers high- speech-to-text modules for
emails. contrast color schemes. seamless interaction.
Challenges of Existing Systems
1 Limited Accessibility 2 Low Efficiency
Current systems lack features necessary Text-centric nature hinders efficient
for visually impaired users. management of email tasks.

3 Dependency on Third-Party Tools

Users may need to rely on multiple costly and incompatible tools.
Enhanced Accessibility
Screen Reader High-Contrast Interface Voice Commands
Compatibility
Natural language voice
Full compatibility with Offers high-contrast color commands for intuitive
popular screen reader schemes and adjustable font navigation and interaction.
software for seamless size and style.
interaction.
Functional Requirements
Robust TTS Module Multimodal interaction with proficient text-to-
speech capabilities.

STT Module Accurate transcription of spoken user commands

and messages.

Email Management Seamless emailing tasks through voice-interaction

and speech-to-text.
Methodology: Waterfall Model
Sequential Design Departmentalization
Progress flows steadily from conception Allows controlling schedules and deadlines
through maintenance. for each stage of development.

Systematic Development
Ensures phased development with no overlapping phases.
Justification of the New System
1 Improved Accessibility
Empowers visually impaired users to
independently access and manage their
emails.
2 Efficient Multimodal Interaction
Natural language voice commands and
seamless TTS and STT integration.

3 User Empowerment
Reduces reliance on complex keystrokes or manual text input.
Word Recognition
Voice Recognition
Software
Empowers those with physical
challenges to interact with
computers.
Efficient Writing Improved
Communication
Assists individuals who
struggle with traditional Enhances accessibility and
methods of writing. fosters a more inclusive digital
landscape.