Workshops

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Logging in OS-DPI:

Jeff HigginbothamJun 27, 20232 min read

Our primary goal is to ensure a comprehensive record of all user interactions with the interface, as well as the speech outputs produced by the device. During our preliminary trials, we have effectively captured vital details such as the Date…

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21st Century Communication Board: Initial Technical Trials

Jeff HigginbothamJun 27, 20237 min read

We recently completed a sequence of technical trials involving our OSDPI-implemented on communication board (CB) The goals of these trials were as follows: Camera Positioning: We found that positioning the social camera as shown below provides the best view of…

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21st Century Communication Board: Update on Communication Board Content and Function

Jeff HigginbothamJun 27, 20233 min read

We have currently developed three prototype communication displays on OSDPI. The displays and notes about their function are presented below.  Option 1: This version contains only the frequently used words, alphabet, basic punctuation and a “space” button to indicate spelled…

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Personalizing AAC Communication with Informed Conversational AI

Jeff HigginbothamJun 27, 20232 min read

In the previous post, we explored how we’ve implemented an uninformed AI system to enrich the AAC user experience. Now, let’s delve into the other half of the AI framework we’re building – the informed AI and how we’ve given…

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Enhancing AAC Communication with Uninformed Conversational AI

Jeff HigginbothamJun 27, 20232 min read

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems have long benefitted individuals who struggle with spoken and written language. In my current project, we’re taking AAC further, utilizing cutting-edge advancements in conversational AI to assist AAC users further. Open Domain Uninformed AI…