Translation for the Deaf
October 27, 2009 | Terry Sharrer
IBM and Taiwan’s Chinese Deaf Association have created an online sign language interpretation service that uses WiMax wireless broadband. “A person with hearing loss can install the Lotus application on their wireless laptops equipped with a Web cam and wireless internet connection. When they are communicating or listening to people who don’t know sign language, they can connect to a Web-based service center where sign language interpreters are available. Using instant messaging and video chat, the interpreter can facilitate the conversation by signing to the person with a hearing impairment and when necessary translating the sign language for the hearing person.” MORE