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Project Proposal Lebeko Poulo, Jorgina Paihama & Morwan Mohamed Nour Supervisor: Dr. Hussein Suleman Co-supervisor: Hisham Abdalla (PhD Student) 14 th May 2008. INTRODUCTION. Project description Problems with languages Extinction Variations in the same language (slang)

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INTRODUCTION

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  1. Project ProposalLebeko Poulo, Jorgina Paihama & Morwan Mohamed NourSupervisor: Dr. Hussein SulemanCo-supervisor: Hisham Abdalla (PhD Student)14th May 2008

  2. INTRODUCTION • Project description • Problems with languages • Extinction • Variations in the same language (slang) • Key aim of the project • Develop a system for storage and retrieval of language data and metadata • Will use cellular technology and the Internet • With the aid of the Web interface and the cellphone interface • Back-end with a digital repository

  3. INTRODUCTION • Key features: • Ability to submit • Ability to retrieve • Ability to learn • Ability to translate on demand

  4. Web User Interface Learning Interface Translation Plug-in Web Server Web Application Back-end Digital Repository Cellphone Interface Translation Proxy Server PROPOSED SOLUTION

  5. METHODOLOGY • Requirements gathering • Primary research techniques • e.g. interviews, focus groups, … • Iterative design and development • Use of rapid prototyping • Carrying out periodic evaluation with users • Final system integration • Carrying out evaluation of the overall system functioning and performance

  6. WEB INTERFACE Web User Interface Learning Interface Web Server Web Application Back-end Digital Repository Cellphone Interface Translation Proxy Server Translation Plug-in

  7. WEB INTERFACE • Questions tackled: • Can web technologies be used to create a system to submit and retrieve language data and metadata? • Will first-time users and non-technical users be able to use the system?

  8. WEB INTERFACE • Features • Access to the dictionaries • Instant translation • Learning

  9. CELLPHONE INTERFACE Web User Interface Learning Interface Translation Plug-in Web Server Web Application Back-end Digital Repository Cellphone Interface Translation Proxy Server

  10. CELLPHONE INTERFACE • Questions tackled? • Can mobile technologies be used to create a system to submit and retrieve language data and metadata? • If so, how well can J2ME provide the needed functionality for the cellphone interface?

  11. CELLPHONE INTERFACE • Features • Provides mobile interface for the users • Will be implemented using J2ME • Communication with the Back-end and translation proxy?

  12. BACK-END ARCHIVE Web User Interface Learning Interface Web Server Web Application Back-end Digital Repository Cellphone Interface Translation Proxy Server Translation Plug-in

  13. BACK-END ARCHIVE • Questions tackled: • Is the use of a digital repository sufficient for this application? • If so, can it provide all needed functionality?

  14. BACK-END ARCHIVE • Features • Digital repository • Storage and retrieval of language data and metadata • Query processing • Implementation?

  15. KEY SUCCESS FACTORS • Features specified by the system are fully implemented and functional • The interface has good aesthetics • Operations can be performed in a timely manner.

  16. DELIVERABLES • Web based application • Cellphone interface • Back-end Archive • Web browser plug-in • Translation proxy server

  17. JOINT WORK • Requirements gathering: • Interviews, focus groups… • Integrating all the front-end interfaces with the back-end

  18. CONCLUSION • Expected impact of the project: • A system that contributes to preservation of language • Users are able to submit and retrieve information from or to the back-end • Users can learn other languages and more about their own

  19. Thank you Questions???

  20. TIMELINE

  21. TIMELINE

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