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Thursday, September 27, 2007
IBM Develops Virtual Sign-Language Interpreter - Associated Press
Here's a productive twist on the animated characters known as avatars that carry out fantasies in virtual computer worlds. IBM Corp. researchers have developed an avatar that can translate spoken words into sign language. The technology is meant for use in the real world and could be useful when human interpreters for the deaf are unavailable, or when a conversation is sensitive. YouTube video of the sign-language avatar in action: http://youtube.com/watch?v=RarMKnjqzZU
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