Innovating for a cause http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-educationplus/innovating-for-a-cause/article4915440.ece
Imagine a mechanism or a system, which aids in real time conversion of sign language into audio and video signs for the convenience of visually and hearing impaired. Well, students of RNS Information Technology, Bangalore, came up with this system and exhibited it at the IEEE International Asia Pacific Conference held in the capital. The idea was to make a project that would help many people in their daily life. Everyday many visually and hearing impaired people find it difficult to track things and communicate with new persons at bus, railway, hospitals and other public places. Hence, the project was developed, says Sachin S.K. from RNSIT. This system is equipped with a web camera, speakers, LCD display screen and software and costs about Rs.35,000. There are other systems in the market but this is simpler and economical. Efforts are on to build a small, portable hand-held sign language converter, claims Mr. Sachin. It was not just this project, there were over 20 other innovative projects at the biannual congress, which was conducted for the first time in the city from July 11 to 14. During the conference, Dr. Peter Staecker, 2013 IEEE president and CEO, Prof. Deepak B Pathak Project Head – Aakash and other delegates addressed the gathering. Students need a platform to exhibit their talent, share their ideas, interact with experts for updating their knowledge and keep track of technological developments. IEEE International Asia Pacific Conference provides them all these facilities under one roof, says Prashant K.V., Chair, Executive Committee of the Conference Organising Committee. *Focus on networking* The basic objectives of this congress include educational activities, technology outreach, economic advancement and women in technology. Over 100 delegates, including students from 30 different countries participated in the congress and gave presentations, lectures and shared their experiences with the students. This helps in networking as well, he adds. IEEE is a professional organisation driven by volunteers and dedicated to advancing technological innovations for the benefit of common man. IEEE Region 10 Student Gold Conference is a leadership conclave. The previous meetings were conducted in Singapore (2002), Auckland (2009), Beijing (2005), Hong Kong (2006) and Chennai (2007). There is an IEEE - Hyderabad section and for details interested candidates can log on ‘www.ieeehydorg’. ** *Students of RNSIT, Bangalore, come up with a system that aids in real time conversion of sign language into audio and video signs for the convenience of visually and hearing impaired* National Fund Scholarships for the disabled http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-educationplus/national-fund-scholarships-for-the-disabled/article4915442.ece Available to Indian students with at least 40 per cent disabilities and with monthly family income of Rs 15,000 per month or less Students who have passed class X can avail themselves of financial assistance for pursuing post-Matric/Post-Secondary technical and professional courses including Ph.D and M.Phil. *Application:*Online Application *Prizes & Rewards:* Rs 1,000 per month for hostel students and Rs 700 per month for day scholars. Additional financial assistance for computer and software *Last Date:* August 31 *Website:* http://www.nhfdc.nic.in/site/contact_us.aspx -- visit www.manonethra.org www.sakshamseva.org Rehabilitation of Blind, Eye Banks, Eye Camps, Awareness Programs S/W Development, ERP, Networking, GIS, GPRS, RFID, HR, Yoga, Meditation, Spirituality Trachtenberg's Speed Maths Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list..
