With this, you are assuming that we're talking about software that
converts from English to ASL.
That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about programs that
generate signing (in any signed language, not just ASL) from specific
instructions, thus there are no limits on their vocabulary or grammar.
Mark
On 16/09/05, HHamilto(a)doe.k12.ga.us <HHamilto(a)doe.k12.ga.us> wrote:
In response to Mark Williamson.
I have evaluated beta versions of the sign avatar programs that are
available and there are some problems at the moment.
1- their vocabulary is very limited
2- adults I have shown the avatars to don't like them, kids seem to
3-- they cannot clearly express much of the facial grammar and body shifts
that are of importance for ASL
4- the user must be sophisticated in translating between English and ASL to
assemble the appropriate text that the avatar will turn into ASL
5- They are expensive - about $3500 for each copy of the software. (a
person can now add video from their camcorder to a computer, edit ,
compress and upload it for much less, digital video is becoming a common
tool for all to use, Sign Avatars are not)
Someday the avatars may be a viable solution but not now
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