A rapid multi-lingual communicator for non-speaking people and others

Computer-based systems that are developed to assist people with severe disabilities can often have interesting wider applications. A computer-based communication system has been developed to give non-speaking people multi-lingual capability. It is based on developments in this field in conversationa...

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Published in:2001 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics. e-Systems and e-Man for Cybernetics in Cyberspace (Cat.No.01CH37236) Man and Cybernetics. e-Systems and e-Man for Cybernetics in Cyberspace (Cat.No.01CH37236), 2001, Vol.1, p.238-243 vol.1
Main Authors: Alm, N., Iwabuchi, M., Arnott, J.L., Andreasen, P.N., Nakamura, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Application software
Communication system control
Computer applications
Computer science education
Control systems
Natural languages
Predictive models
Speech
Wheelchairs
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Summary:Computer-based systems that are developed to assist people with severe disabilities can often have interesting wider applications. A computer-based communication system has been developed to give non-speaking people multi-lingual capability. It is based on developments in this field in conversational modelling and utterance prediction, making use of pre-stored material. The system could also be used by people whose only communication disadvantage is not being able to speak a foreign language. The system consists of a large store of reusable conversational material duplicated in several languages and a model of conversation which allows the system to link the items together into appropriate sequences. A unique feature of the system is that both the non-speaking person and the communication partner use the communicator in their dialogue. In comparison with a multi-lingual phrase book, the system helped users to have a more natural conversation, and to take more control of the interaction.
ISSN:1062-922X
2577-1655
DOI:10.1109/ICSMC.2001.969818