Title :
Data recording and analysis of American Sign Language
Author :
De Marc, Robert M. ; Foul, Richard A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., New Jersey Inst. of Technol., Newark, NJ, USA
Abstract :
People who are deaf often turn to American Sign Language (ASL) to help them communicate with others. Though It is an effective means of communicating, most people do not understand ASL. Current technology such as the Cyberglove and Flock of Birds can digitize sign language to be read by a computer. After these data have been recorded, analysis of its accuracy can be verified through the use of cameras and 3D-rendering programs like Jack 3.0. Upon verification of accuracy, the biomechanics can be explored in foresight of developing translators that will transform sign into voice.
Keywords :
biocommunications; biomechanics; handicapped aids; kinematics; rendering (computer graphics); sensory aids; 3D-rendering programs; American Sign Language; Cyberglove; Flock of Birds; Jack 3.0; accuracy verification; biomechanics; cameras; data recording; deaf people; kinematic analysis; sign transformation; translators; voice; Birds; Cochlear implants; Data analysis; Data gloves; Deafness; Elbow; Handicapped aids; Lifting equipment; Space technology; Wrist;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2003 IEEE 29th Annual, Proceedings of
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7767-2
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2003.1215986
