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The Smart Sign Language Interpreter Bridges Gestures and Verbal Words

— December 13, 2013 — Tech
The development and use of sign language around the world has given the deaf great freedom of expression; however, without knowing the particular signals, a hearing individual will have difficulty communicating with the hearing impaired. The Smart Sign Language Interpreter was developed to facilitate such conversations.

The innovative product is a pair of hi-tech wristbands that have tiny accompanying fingertip sensors. As the deaf person moves his or her hands, the gadget discerns the movements and translates them into either text or spoken words. Both can be sent to the other's smartphone and the latter can be read outright. On the other hand, when the non-deaf party speaks, Prof. Jeon Sung-Su's Smart Sign Language Interpreter turns every sentence into gestures, displayed on the small screen of the 2013 Red Dot winner.
Trend Themes
1. Hi-tech Wristbands - The development of hi-tech wristbands with fingertip sensors presents an opportunity to create wearable devices that can translate sign language into text or spoken words.
2. Smart Sign Language Interpreter - The creation of a Smart Sign Language Interpreter opens up possibilities for developing advanced communication tools that bridge the gap between sign language and verbal words.
3. Gesture Recognition Technology - The advancement of gesture recognition technology allows for the creation of innovative devices that can accurately interpret and translate hand movements into gestures or text.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can explore the development of hi-tech wristbands with fingertip sensors to revolutionize communication for the hearing impaired.
2. Language Translation - The language translation industry can leverage the Smart Sign Language Interpreter to create new products and services that facilitate seamless communication between the deaf and hearing individuals.
3. Augmented Reality - The augmented reality industry can utilize gesture recognition technology to enhance virtual communication experiences and create immersive sign language interpretation tools.
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