An Automated Template Based Interactive Multimedia Solution for Handheld Devices in the Educational Field or Other Domains

The recent enormous increase in the availability of mobile devices such as phones, PDAs, webpads, tablet PCs etc. and with it the corresponding demand for interactive multimedia applications for these devices has brought marketing opportunities and technical challenges for companies producing content for current computer systems. Eurotalk Ltd. produces interactive language learning materials and other educational content for all ages. These materials are currently being used in more then 1500 schools in UK and are sold worldwide. The company's range of educational products covers more than a hundred languages, including rare languages like Chichewa, Khmer and Timbuku. The production of individual language CDs is based on a template approach. In other words the format and production pipeline from script to final CD generation is basically the same for all languages. The advantage of this template technique in development and production enables the company to create lessons on new ...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: FECS
• Authors: Oszkar Nagy, Allen Long
• Keywords: Companies Producing Content, FECS 2006, FECS 2007, Prototype Implementation, Tablet Pcs Etc