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New service, which converts a phone conversation into text for people with limited hearing capabilities
28.03.2016 12:35
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New service, which converts a phone conversation into text for people with limited hearing capabilities

"Relay National Service", National Service for the translation of telephone conversations for people with limited hearing capabilities in Australia, has developed a new technology which is carrying out telephone conversations.

For subscribers with limited hearing capabilities the conditions for establishing contact with the interlocutor, during which by connecting to the Internet, you can see the answers on the computer screen or a smartphone, as well as phones with built-in special text terminals.

A transfer of the speech of the interlocutor in the text is made by the office operator by means of programs for recognition of the speech.

During communication, the speed of the translation reaches 150-180 words per minute, as well as at usual communication.

Note that, the "National Service Relay" service in Australia is free of charge. Currently, this service offers 8 translations of conversations, including video transfer using gestures.

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