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November 19, 2008

Boston University Developing Sign Language Interpreting Aid

CNN reports Boston University has been awarded a 3-year, $900,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop an interactive video that uses a camera to interpret signs, then explains its use and meaning.


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Posted By Brenda

    Jun 02, 2008: 06:43 AM

Very interesting. Hope they are successful. It would be a great tool.

Posted By Sharon

    May 31, 2008: 10:01 AM

Great project, wishing you much success.

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