Project Proposal

Lebeko Poulo, Jorgina Paihama & Morwan Mohamed Nour

Supervisor: Dr. Hussein SulemanCo-supervisor: Hisham Abdalla (PhD Student)

14th May 2008

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

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

functioning and performance5

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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