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Project Proposal
Lebeko Poulo, Jorgina Paihama &
Morwan Mohamed Nour
Supervisor: Dr. Hussein Suleman
Co-supervisor: Hisham Abdalla (PhD Student)
14th May 2008
INTRODUCTION
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Project description
Problems with languages
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Key aim of the project
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Extinction
Variations in the same language (slang)
Develop a system for storage and retrieval of
language data and metadata
Will use cellular technology and the Internet
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With the aid of the Web interface and the
cellphone interface
Back-end with a digital repository
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INTRODUCTION
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Key features:
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Ability to submit
Ability to retrieve
Ability to learn
Ability to translate on demand
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PROPOSED SOLUTION
Web User
Interface
Web
Application
Web Server
Back-end
Learning Interface
Translation Plug-in
Cellphone
Interface
Translation
Proxy
Server
Digital
Repository
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METHODOLOGY
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Requirements gathering
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Primary research techniques
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Iterative design and development
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e.g. interviews, focus groups, …
Use of rapid prototyping
Carrying out periodic evaluation with users
Final system integration
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Carrying out evaluation of the overall system
functioning and performance
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WEB INTERFACE
Web User
Interface
Web
Application
Web Server
Back-end
Learning Interface
Translation Plug-in
Cellphone
Interface
Translation
Proxy
Server
Digital
Repository
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WEB INTERFACE
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Questions tackled:
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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
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Features
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Access to the dictionaries
Instant translation
Learning
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CELLPHONE INTERFACE
Web User
Interface
Web
Application
Web Server
Back-end
Learning Interface
Translation Plug-in
Cellphone
Interface
Translation
Proxy
Server
Digital
Repository
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CELLPHONE INTERFACE
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Questions tackled?
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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
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Features
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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
Web User
Interface
Web
Application
Web Server
Back-end
Learning Interface
Translation Plug-in
Cellphone
Interface
Translation
Proxy
Server
Digital
Repository
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BACK-END ARCHIVE
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Questions tackled:
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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
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Features
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Digital repository
Storage and retrieval of language data and
metadata
Query processing
Implementation?
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KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
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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
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Web based application
Cellphone interface
Back-end Archive
Web browser plug-in
Translation proxy server
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JOINT WORK
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Requirements gathering:
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Interviews, focus groups…
Integrating all the front-end interfaces with
the back-end
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CONCLUSION
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Expected impact of the project:
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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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