Disabled People and Pictogram-Text Application with Gesture Recognition Extension

Abstract

This paper describes a development of a sofware solution for disabled users on symbol (pictogram) - text interface level. The solution is extended by a gesture recognition, which works with a sign-language. A symbol (pictogram) represents an idea encapsulated into a simple drawing. Its purpose is to better understand given situation. When teaching children to read, it is required that the text used is not impersonal. The purpose of the text is not only to give information; it should also “touch” the child and provide understanding. The paper offers a description of the sofware solution implementation. It also provides selected examples of the solution utilization and its evaluation.