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Terms used in accessibility research and practice. Each entry has a definition, common aliases, and category tags.

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Variable Friction(also: Variable Friction Display, Friction Modulation)
A surface haptics technique that dynamically adjusts the friction between a user's fingertip and a touchscreen surface to create the sensation of different textures. Typically achieved through ultrasonic vibration that creates a thin cushion of air beneath the fingertip,…

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