A multi-lingual augmentative communication system

Authors:
Norman Alm;Mamoru Iwabuchi;Peter N. Andreasen;Kenryu Nakamura
Affiliations:
Division of Applied Computing, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland;Division of Applied Computing, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland;Division of Applied Computing, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland;Department of Special Education, Kagawa University, Takamatsu, Japan
Venue:
ERCIM'02 Proceedings of the User interfaces for all 7th international conference on Universal access: theoretical perspectives, practice, and experience
Year:
2002

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Abstract

A positive aspect of aiming for universal design is that solutions developed for people with particular needs can prove of benefit to all users. Such a case is described here. A prototype augmentative communication system has been developed which could give non-speaking people a multilingual capability. It is based on research into conversational modelling and utterance prediction, making use of prestored material. In fact, the system could also be used by people whose only communication disadvantage is not being able to speak a foreign language. A unique feature of the system is that both the non-speaking person and the communication partner will use this communicator in their dialogue. In comparison with a multi-lingual phrase book, the system helped the users to have more natural conversation, and to take more control of the interaction.