Sign of progress for deaf viewers

Article Abstract:

Televirtual, which specializes in 3D graphics, is linking with the Independent Television Commission and linguistic and facial processing specialists at the University of East Anglia, England, to develop a sign language system for television. This system is made up of a linguistic translation software program, a lexicon of sign language assembled through motion capture techniques, and virtual human animation. Data from the linguistic translation will be linked with the stored hand movements from the signing lexicon and a 3D graphic model of a virtual human.

Television Broadcasting, Facilities & equipment, Television broadcasting stations, England, Research, Telecommunications systems, Sign language, Deaf, Deaf persons

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Scheduled to hook viewers

Article Abstract:

ITV hopes that its programme schedule for autumn 1996, the details of which have recently been released, will reverse the loss of viewers which it has been experiencing. It has launched a number of high profile shows in 1996 which have been widely criticised, and advertisers are now growing concerned about its inability to take viewers away from the BBC. All terrestrial channels are facing strong competition from cable and satellite channels.

Market share, ITV PLC

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Viva sex appeal

Article Abstract:

Mohammed al-Fayed, the new owner of Viva! 963, the UK's first radio station for women, always invests very astutely, and would not consider a project which was likely to fail, according to Mike Hollingsworth, managing director of Liberty Broadcasting, who has responsibility for the radio station. The station is to be relaunched shortly as 963 Liberty, and will aim to attract larger numbers of listeners with well-known presenters.

Officials and employees, Radio broadcasting industry, Interview, Hollingsworth, Mike

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