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Sign Language Via Cell Phone
QuatumCrypto writes "A project is underway at the University of Washington to enable real-time sign language communication via cell phone. Because of the low-bandwidth wireless cell phone network, a new compression scheme is necessary to capture only the bare essential components of signing to minimize data transfer. Although text messaging is a viable alternative for everyone, signing — like speech — is a much faster and more convenient form of communication."
Marvellous. So instead of getting deafened by all the idiots shouting (why do they do that? Is it because it's long distance?), I'm going to get elbowed in the face by them waving their hands around.
It's true I tell you, feller at work's next door neighbour read it in the paper.
It allows the "Deaf" (with a capital D) to maintain their isolation rather than actually integrate with the rest of the world.
You see, they consider their inability to hear to actually be an advantage, and despise things like text messaging and cochlear implants that would allow them to be closer to normal.
You don't understand. The Deaf (with a capital D) aren't interested in what you have to say.
It's much like expecting the KKK to be interested in your opinion if you're black, or the Nazis wanting the opinions of a Jew.
Don't get me wrong, lots of deaf people are really nice. But the Deaf are not.