iCommunicator is software that provides an interactive communication solution for deaf or hard of hearing individuals. It was created in 2000 to translate speech to text and sign language, allowing deaf users to understand spoken information. The software recognizes over 30,000 words and 9,000 sign language video clips, displaying text, signs, and computerized voice to users. iCommunicator aims to improve communication, education, and independence for those with hearing loss.

1. iCommunicator
Communicate… Educate… Rehabilitate…
By: Nick Amigo

2. What is iCommunicator?
 iCommunicator is a software program and
tool that provides an interactive
communication solution for persons who are
deaf or hard of hearing and others who
experience communication challenges.
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3. History of Deafness in the U.S.
 In 2000, there was an approximate deaf
population of 28 million people
 12 million of that population mostly leave
the school system with less than a 6th grade
reading level
 Of the 12 million, 8 million legally have a
significant hearing loss and 4 million are
entirely deaf
 More history on deafness
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4. About the Development
 Created by Interactive Solutions Inc. in
March 2000
 Took 14 months to create the working
software
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5. It’s Purpose
 iCommunicator’s
main goal is to
translate speech to
a format that the
deaf can read
 This software’s
output focuses on
text and sign
language
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6. How it Works
 The parent or teacher speaks into a
microphone or headset
 The speech is then recognized by the
software and output to the deaf person’s
computer in either text and/or sign
language
 The user can type to respond back using
the computerized voice
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7.  This video found on YouTube
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8. Main Features
 iCommunicator recognizes all
letters and over 30,000 words
displayable as signs
 The software’s database includes
over 9,000 sign language video
clips that are synchronized with the
delivery of computerized voice
 Over 250,000 English words are
recognized for text output
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9. Other Features
 The user can find direct dictionary,
thesaurus, and internet sources for
any words presented in text through
the software
 Fully customizable including text
size, signing speed, spoken voice
change, etc.
 Voice output can also be sent to
hearing aids wirelessly
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10. How Does This Really Benefit?
 For example, normally teachers in the
classroom would include major points
written on a blackboard or whiteboard,
while the in depth lecture and ideas are
introduced verbally
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11. What Does This Do For Users in
the Long Run?
 It helps-
 Achieve efficient and effective communication
 Receive equal access to spoken information
 Strengthen spoken language comprehension
 Increase reading and language skills
 Expand potential opportunities for success in
education and employment
 Enhance independence and quality of life
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12. Purchasing
 iCommunicator can be purchased directly
from their website here
 It can also be purchased through other
resellers locally
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13. Other Facts
 Less than 10% of all parents of deaf
children are fluent in sign language
 Approximately between 11% and 15% of
grade school students have some sort of
hearing loss
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14. The End
Communicate…
Educate…
Rehabilitate…
Discover
www.icommunicator.com
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