Study: Modified headphones translate sign language via Doppler

Technology.org reported on a system of new noise-cancelling headphones developed by Zhanpeng Jin that allows the headphones to “see” and translate American Sign Language (ASL) when paired with a smartphone.

Jin, associate professor of computer science and engineering: “SonicASL is an exciting proof of concept that could eventually help greatly improve communication between deaf and hearing populations."

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