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Sign Language Via Cell Phone

Posted by kdawson on from the can-you-see-me-now? dept.

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."

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  1. TTY? by tomstdenis · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Not being deaf I can't really say, but seems to be TXT'ing would be the way to go. Get the providers to go with a special "hey I'm deaf, cut me a slack and don't charge me $0.10 per SMS" plan and go about your business.

    Tom

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    Someday, I'll have a real sig.