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 multi-lingual 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.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Universal Access Theoretical Perspectives, Practice and Experience |
Subtitle of host publication | 7th ERCIM International Workshop on User Interfaces for All, Paris, France, October 24–25, 2002, Revised Papers |
Editors | Noelle Carbonell, Constantine Stephanidis |
Place of Publication | Berlin |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 398-408 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783540365723 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783540008552 |
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Publication status | Published - 2003 |
Event | 7th ERCIM Workshop "User Interfaces For All" - Golf Hotel de Mont Griffon, Paris, France Duration: 24 Oct 2002 → 25 Oct 2002 http://ui4all.ics.forth.gr/workshop2002/index.html |
Publication series
Name | Lecture notes in computer science |
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Volume | 2615 |
ISSN (Print) | 0302-9743 |
Workshop
Workshop | 7th ERCIM Workshop "User Interfaces For All" |
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Country/Territory | France |
City | Paris |
Period | 24/10/02 → 25/10/02 |
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