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Not Available The project goal is to determine the feasibility of a real-time voice-to-text conversion engine, interfacing with an existing, commercially available videophone system that includes a teletype (TTY) keyboard and text chat (captioning) capability. The rationale for a voice-to-text conversion telephone device is that it facilitates and enhances communication between hearing and hearing-impaired individuals. Economical , real-time, voice-to-text conversion will give hearing-impaired persons more options to communicate with the hearing world, and conversely it will free hearing parties from need for keyboard text entry in communicating with the hearing- impaired, increasing the spontaneity of discussion. This device will have application to telephone-based distance learning, classroom learning, and social and work interactions of the hearing impaired. The videophone application has been selected as it provides a cost-effective application suitable for feasibility determination. and a well-defined first market niche for the voice-to-text conversion device. The research effort will focus on: 1) evaluation of current voice-to-text conversion software for speed/accuracy, 2) use of the recently introduced Pentium III microprocessor in the conversion engine, 3) development of interface software, 4) evaluation and demonstration of infrared data transmission from the conversion system to the display device, and 5) determination of concept feasibility using an experimental (breadboard) system.