New software targets mobile sign-language translation

Computer scientists at a company in Scotland are developing new software that uses webcam technology to translate sign language into text. The so-called Portable Sign Language Translator is expected to be released as an application for mobile devices using Linux or Windows and is being developed for use with various sign languages, including American and British versions. WebProNews (Lexington, Ky.) (3/14) http://www.webpronews.com/computer-scientists-developing-sign-language-translator-2012-03