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Proceedings of the 18th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems

Annals of Computer Science and Information Systems, Volume 35

Sign language interpreting - relationships between research in different areas - overview

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15439/2023F2503

Citation: Proceedings of the 18th Conference on Computer Science and Intelligence Systems, M. Ganzha, L. Maciaszek, M. Paprzycki, D. Ślęzak (eds). ACSIS, Vol. 35, pages 213–223 ()

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Abstract. Translation from the national language into sign language is an extremely important area of research and practice, which aims to ensure communication between deaf or hard of hearing people and the hearing community. The article provides an overview of the most important research on sign language interpretation conducted in various research areas. The latest scientific and theoretical achievements were presented, which contribute to a better understanding of the subject of sign language translation and the improvement of the quality of translation services. Our main goal is to identify outstanding areas of interdisciplinary research related to sign language translation and to identify links between these studies conducted in different areas. The conclusions of the article aim to broaden the knowledge and awareness of sign language translation and to identify areas that require further research and development. The work is linked to a project related to the application of machine learning in increasing accessibility for deaf people.

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