A graphical environment for transcription of american sign language

A system to interactively create and modify/edit American Sign Language signs is described. The system is grounded on the use of three-dimensional computer graphics to construct the signs. Usability tests have been conducted to obtain early feedback on the user experience with the system. The final goal is to build a personal digital translator for the deaf. Since ASL is a visual language, it is particularly important that the interface be visually efficient, and easy to use.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2001
• Where: CATA
• Authors: Jorge Toro, Jacob D. Furst, Karen Alkoby, Roymieco Carter, Juliet Christopher, Brock Craft, Mary Jo Davidson, Damien Hinkle, Brian Konie, Glenn Lancaster, Steve Luecking, Ashley Morris, John McDonald, Eric Sedgwick, Noriko Tomuro, Rosalee Wolfe
• Keywords: CATA 2001, CATA 2007, Personal Digital Translator, Sign Language Signs, Usability Tests