New Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) Techniques Development

The proposed innovative development and demonstration of a pocketable voice-to-voice language translator is achievable because it uses LSI's current PC-based, speaker-independent, two-way voice-to-voice translation software as a foundation for the effort.The development will involve six technical tasks; the first four are planned for the initial Phase I effort, and the last two for a Phase I Option. Tasks 1 and 2 involve extension and enhancement of LSI's current voice translation software using VoiceXMLand Java to provide platform independence and a capability for remote activation. Task 3 is dedicated to dialog development/extension for a selected military application, and 4 is a test of the software developed under Tasks 1-3. Task 5 is a proof ofconcept demonstration for the standalone capability, and 6 involves experimentation with cellular, PDA, and hybrid devices to determine the optimal platform for both local standalone and remote capabilities. Motorola, which has expressed interest in theproject, can assist LSI in testing the remote translation software, and in evaluating platforms for local and remote capability. The commercialization strategy for this development will follow LSI's strategy for commercializing our current voice-to-voicetranslation software, originally ported to the PC environment under a previous DARPA/Air Force effort.The pocketable voice-to-voice translator will benefit LSI's current law enforcement clients, as well as medical and paramedic service providers, retailfinancial service providers (banks, loan companies, real estate companies, insurance companies), organizations with multinational operations, business travelers and tourists.