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Project Proposal
Lebeko Poulo, Jorgina Paihama & Morwan Mohamed Nour
Supervisor: Dr. Hussein SulemanCo-supervisor: Hisham Abdalla (PhD Student)
14th May 2008
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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 2
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INTRODUCTION
Key features:
Ability to submit Ability to retrieve Ability to learn Ability to translate on demand
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PROPOSED SOLUTION
Learning InterfaceTranslation Plug-inLearning InterfaceTranslation Plug-in
Web ServerWeb ServerWeb User Interface
Web User Interface
Web Application
Web Application
Digital Reposito
ry
Digital Reposito
ry
Cellphone Interface
Cellphone Interface
Back-endBack-end
Translation Proxy Server
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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
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WEB INTERFACE
Learning InterfaceLearning Interface
Web ServerWeb ServerWeb User Interface
Web User Interface
Web Application
Web Application
Digital Reposito
ry
Digital Reposito
ry
Cellphone Interface
Cellphone Interface
Back-endBack-end
Translation Proxy Server
Translation Plug-in
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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?
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WEB INTERFACE
Features
Access to the dictionaries Instant translation Learning
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CELLPHONE INTERFACE
Learning InterfaceTranslation Plug-inLearning InterfaceTranslation Plug-in
Web ServerWeb ServerWeb User Interface
Web User Interface
Web Application
Web Application
Digital Reposito
ry
Digital Reposito
ry
Cellphone Interface
Cellphone Interface
Back-endBack-end
Translation Proxy Server
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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?
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CELLPHONE INTERFACE
Features Provides mobile interface for the users Will be implemented using J2ME Communication with the Back-end and translation
proxy?
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BACK-END ARCHIVE
Learning InterfaceLearning Interface
Web ServerWeb ServerWeb User Interface
Web User Interface
Web Application
Web Application
Digital Reposito
ry
Digital Reposito
ry
Cellphone Interface
Cellphone Interface
Back-endBack-end
Translation Proxy Server
Translation Plug-in
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BACK-END ARCHIVE
Questions tackled:
Is the use of a digital repository sufficient for this application?
If so, can it provide all needed functionality?
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BACK-END ARCHIVE
Features
Digital repository Storage and retrieval of language data and
metadata Query processing Implementation?
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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.
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DELIVERABLES
Web based application Cellphone interface Back-end Archive Web browser plug-in Translation proxy server
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JOINT WORK
Requirements gathering: Interviews, focus groups…
Integrating all the front-end interfaces with the back-end
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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
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Thank you
Questions???
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TIMELINE
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TIMELINE
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