non-visual components
[/nɒn ˈvɪʒuəl kəmˈpoʊnənts/]
nounpl: non-visual components
componentes não-visuais
1. Software or hardware elements that function without relying on visual representation or display, often used in accessibility technology or backend systems
Screen readers use non-visual components to convey information to users with visual impairments.
Leitores de tela usam componentes não-visuais para transmitir informações a usuários com deficiência visual.
2. In user interface design, interface elements that are accessible and functional through non-graphical means such as keyboard navigation or audio feedback
The application's non-visual components ensure that blind users can navigate the menu structure effectively.
Os componentes não-visuais do aplicativo garantem que usuários cegos possam navegar pela estrutura do menu efetivamente.
3. In software architecture, backend or logic-based elements that do not generate visual output directly to the user interface
The API's non-visual components handle data processing independently from the graphical display layer.
Os componentes não-visuais da API processam dados independentemente da camada de exibição gráfica.
This is primarily technical terminology used in software development, web accessibility, and assistive technology fields. The term has gained prominence with increased focus on digital inclusion and accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech communities, there's growing emphasis on inclusive design practices that implement non-visual components effectively.
Related Idioms & Phrases
accessibility first approach
beyond the visual interface
hidden but functional elements
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