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Life could get easier for deaf people thanks to an invention in development from IBM called SiSi that automatically converts the spoken word into British Sign Language

Life could get easier for deaf people thanks to an invention in development from IBM called SiSi (Say It Sign It) that automatically converts the spoken word into British Sign Language (BSL). This is then signed by an animated digital character or avatar.

SiSi brings incorporates speech recognition software which converts the spoken word into text, which SiSi then interprets into gestures, that are used to animate an avatar which signs in BSL.

According to IBM, when SiSi is in use, a signing avatar would pop up in the corner of the computer, PC or auditorium screen in which it has been installed. Users would be able select the size and appearance of the avatar.

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