Abstract: In order to assist a visually impaired person to generate digital image data in a computer, a plurality of graph components are provided each of which is tactually recognized by the visually impaired person. A touch graph is generated using the graph components on a plate-like member by the visually impaired person. The touch graph is acquired into a computer using an input interface such as a digital still camera. Subsequently, a computer software analyzes the digital image data so as to define each of the graph components and logical relationship between the graph components. The analyzed digital image data is stored in a memory within the computer.

Abstract: In a user interface conversion method of converting a picture interface provided by an application program running on an operating system having a graphical user interface to generate and provide a new picture interface, picture information of the application program is acquired in response to, as a trigger, a change in the picture provided by the application program. A target point in the acquired picture information is determined. Converted picture information is generated from the determined target point by referring to conversion template information. A converted picture is displayed in accordance with the generated converted picture information. A user interface conversion apparatus is also disclosed.