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Display accessibility for color vision impairment

US9370299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2013
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B3/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Examples that increase accessibility of color vision impaired users to information on a display are provided herein. A plurality of graphical elements using a first color palette are presented. A user input indicating that the user has a color vision impairment is received. The color vision impairment can be, for example, deuteranopia, protanopia, or tritanopia. At least some of the plurality of graphical elements can be presented using a second color palette designed for users with the color vision impairment. The user input indicating that the user has a color vision impairment can be received in response to presenting a color vision impairment test to the user.

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