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Christian Quintero - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Mark Fanty - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Accessible Technology for interactive systems a new approach to spoken language research
    International Conference on Acoustics Speech and Signal Processing, 1998
    Co-Authors: R Cole, Stephen Sutton, Yonghong Yan, Pieter Vermeulen, Mark Fanty
    Abstract:

    In this paper, we argue for a paradigm shift in spoken language Technology, from transcription tasks to interactive systems. The current paradigm evaluates speech recognition Technology in terms of word recognition accuracy on large vocabulary transcription tasks, such as telephone conversations or media broadcasts. Systems are evaluated in international competitions, with strict rules for participation and well-defined evaluation metrics. Participation in these competitions is limited to a few elite laboratories that have the resources to develop and field systems. We propose a new, more productive and more Accessible paradigm for spoken language research, in which research advances are evaluated in the context of interactive systems that allow people to perform useful tasks, such as accessing information from the World Wide Web, while driving a car. These systems are made available for daily use by ordinary citizens through telephone networks or placement in easily Accessible kiosks in public institutions. It has previously been argued that this new paradigm, which focuses on the goal of universal access to information for all people, better serves the needs of the research community, as well as the welfare of our citizens. We discuss the challenges and rewards of an interactive system approach to spoken language research, and discuss our initial attempts to stimulate a paradigm shift and engage a large community of researchers through free distribution of the CSLU toolkit.

Gregory D Abowd - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • instant inkjet circuits lab based inkjet printing to support rapid prototyping of ubicomp devices
    Ubiquitous Computing, 2013
    Co-Authors: Yoshihiro Kawahara, Steve Hodges, Benjamin S Cook, Cheng Zhang, Gregory D Abowd
    Abstract:

    This paper introduces a low cost, fast and Accessible Technology to support the rapid prototyping of functional electronic devices. Central to this approach of 'instant inkjet circuits' is the ability to print highly conductive traces and patterns onto flexible substrates such as paper and plastic films cheaply and quickly. In addition to providing an alternative to breadboarding and conventional printed circuits, we demonstrate how this technique readily supports large area sensors and high frequency applications such as antennas. Unlike existing methods for printing conductive patterns, conductivity emerges within a few seconds without the need for special equipment. We demonstrate that this technique is feasible using commodity inkjet printers and commercially available ink, for an initial investment of around US$300. Having presented this exciting new Technology, we explain the tools and techniques we have found useful for the first time. Our main research contribution is to characterize the performance of instant inkjet circuits and illustrate a range of possibilities that are enabled by way of several example applications which we have built. We believe that this Technology will be of immediate appeal to researchers in the ubiquitous computing domain, since it supports the fabrication of a variety of functional electronic device prototypes.

R Cole - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Accessible Technology for interactive systems a new approach to spoken language research
    International Conference on Acoustics Speech and Signal Processing, 1998
    Co-Authors: R Cole, Stephen Sutton, Yonghong Yan, Pieter Vermeulen, Mark Fanty
    Abstract:

    In this paper, we argue for a paradigm shift in spoken language Technology, from transcription tasks to interactive systems. The current paradigm evaluates speech recognition Technology in terms of word recognition accuracy on large vocabulary transcription tasks, such as telephone conversations or media broadcasts. Systems are evaluated in international competitions, with strict rules for participation and well-defined evaluation metrics. Participation in these competitions is limited to a few elite laboratories that have the resources to develop and field systems. We propose a new, more productive and more Accessible paradigm for spoken language research, in which research advances are evaluated in the context of interactive systems that allow people to perform useful tasks, such as accessing information from the World Wide Web, while driving a car. These systems are made available for daily use by ordinary citizens through telephone networks or placement in easily Accessible kiosks in public institutions. It has previously been argued that this new paradigm, which focuses on the goal of universal access to information for all people, better serves the needs of the research community, as well as the welfare of our citizens. We discuss the challenges and rewards of an interactive system approach to spoken language research, and discuss our initial attempts to stimulate a paradigm shift and engage a large community of researchers through free distribution of the CSLU toolkit.

Yoshihiro Kawahara - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • instant inkjet circuits lab based inkjet printing to support rapid prototyping of ubicomp devices
    Ubiquitous Computing, 2013
    Co-Authors: Yoshihiro Kawahara, Steve Hodges, Benjamin S Cook, Cheng Zhang, Gregory D Abowd
    Abstract:

    This paper introduces a low cost, fast and Accessible Technology to support the rapid prototyping of functional electronic devices. Central to this approach of 'instant inkjet circuits' is the ability to print highly conductive traces and patterns onto flexible substrates such as paper and plastic films cheaply and quickly. In addition to providing an alternative to breadboarding and conventional printed circuits, we demonstrate how this technique readily supports large area sensors and high frequency applications such as antennas. Unlike existing methods for printing conductive patterns, conductivity emerges within a few seconds without the need for special equipment. We demonstrate that this technique is feasible using commodity inkjet printers and commercially available ink, for an initial investment of around US$300. Having presented this exciting new Technology, we explain the tools and techniques we have found useful for the first time. Our main research contribution is to characterize the performance of instant inkjet circuits and illustrate a range of possibilities that are enabled by way of several example applications which we have built. We believe that this Technology will be of immediate appeal to researchers in the ubiquitous computing domain, since it supports the fabrication of a variety of functional electronic device prototypes.