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Sequential dependencies in computer-aided conversation

Journal of Pragmatics, 1994
Abstract The structure of computer-aided conversations obtained with a prototype system designed for use by physically handicapped, non-speaking people was investigated. The conversational aid requires speech acts suitable for use in a conversation on a fairly broad topic (e.g. holidays) to be generated by the computer user ahead of time.
John Todman   +3 more
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Modelling conversational pragmatics in communication aids

Journal of Pragmatics, 2003
Non-speaking users of communication aids have a range of pragmatic conversational goals. These may be classified broadly as transactional or interactional and in terms of their immediacy or distance. A phrase-creation approach to the design of assistive devices may be well suited to the achievement of some transactional goals.
Todman, John, Alm, Norman
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Expectations and interpretations of conversations using aided communication

Journal of Interactional Research in Communication Disorders, 2021
Background: Reaching mutual understanding can sometimes be challenging in interactions involving communicators using aided communication. This explorative qualitative study offers insights into some of the features of utterance interpretation and meaning negotiation in interactions using graphic communication systems.
Kirsi A. Neuvonen   +4 more
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An Interactive Conversational Agent to Aid Human Learning

2023
In this project, we introduce an intelligent agent that can help humans learn a new subject by intelligently scheduling the introduction of new concepts from that subject to the learner. We explore the application of this agent on the task of language learning wherein we aim to help a learner improve their command on a new language.
Pai, Dheeraj   +3 more
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Teaching communication aid use in everyday conversation

Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 2017
This Conversation Analysis study investigated how a speech and language therapist (SLT) created opportunities for communication aid use in multiparty conversation. An SLT interacted with a child with multiple disabilities and her grandparents in a home setting, using a bliss board.
Pilesjö, Maja Sigurd, Norén, Niklas
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Lactic acid fermentation-aided biomass conversion

Renewable Energy, 1996
The preservation of fisheries biomass by lactic acid fermentation is discussed. This method is favourably compared to acid ensiling and fish meal production in terms of safety considerations, energy requirements, simplicity of process and product quality.
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