AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL TOOL.

Communicating in languages other than one's mother language is a demanding task. Even when mastering basic skills in a foreign language, communication is challenging unless you are a frequent user. The vocabulary and grammar rules tend naturally to be forgotten over time. This is even more critical when distinct channels are used by one's mother language and a given foreign language; this is the current setting when communication among deaf and non-deaf users is undergoing, even in the same country. We expect that the use of technology may assist users in such cases, notably through the Figure Out application. Figure Out is a mobile application designed to translate text, automatically captured by the mobile camera, to a given language. This application will allow translation from and to any language, including sign languages. The aim is to enable everyday users like, students, and all individuals to access information in their first language or the one they choose. By simplifying access to information, the application will improve accessibility, inclusion, and communication, namely between the deaf and non-deaf communities. With Figure Out it is possible to enhance the access of, students, tourists, and the deaf population to education, culture, and international mobility while reducing communication barriers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]