Speechlinks: Robust Cross-Lingual Tactical Communication Aids

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Abstract:

This project was directed toward developing a unique tactical language translator with context-aware, mixed-initiative capability for tactical missions. The specific goals were to 1 enable robust mixed-initiative tactical communication targeting multiple languages, 2 develop algorithms and tools that enable rapid construction and deployment of systems for new missions and languages, and 3 develop and implement a holistic evaluation process for cross-lingual communication systems that unifies usability, task achievement and cost.

Author(s):
Narayanan, Shrikanth ; Georgiou, Panayiotis
Author Organization(s):
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep 2006-Dec 2007
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA483766
Pagination:
0194

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-RI-RS-TR-2008-186
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA8750-06-1-0250
Task Number(s):
TA
Project Number(s):
TRAN
Monitor Series:
TR-2008-186, AFRL-RI-RS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.4.5_Intuit
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*TRANSLATORS, *LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, *TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, *SPEECH RECOGNITION, MISSIONS, TACTICAL DATA SYSTEMS, CONSTRUCTION, COSTS, DEPLOYMENT, ALGORITHMS, LANGUAGE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Linguistics, Radio Communications
Keyword(s):
LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR, SPEECH TRANSLATION, SPEECH TO SPEECH, SPOKEN LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, CONTEXT MODELING, PE62303E, WUAFRLTRANTAC2
Report Date:
2008 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2008 Aug 06