# Hand-Speak Translators The Smart Sign Language Interpreter Bridges Gestures and Verbal Words By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sign-language-interpreter References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=1032&y=2013&c=16&a=0) The development and use of [sign language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ondemand-asl) around the world has given the deaf great freedom of expression; however, without knowing the particular signals, a hearing individual will have difficulty communicating with the hearing impaired. The Smart Sign Language Interpreter was developed to facilitate such conversations. The innovative product is a pair of [hi-tech wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband) that have tiny accompanying fingertip sensors. As the deaf person moves his or her hands, the gadget discerns the movements and translates them into either text or [spoken words](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-transcription). Both can be sent to the other's smartphone and the latter can be read outright. On the other hand, when the non-deaf party speaks, Prof. Jeon Sung-Su's Smart Sign Language Interpreter turns every sentence into gestures, displayed on the small screen of the 2013 Red Dot winner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hi-tech Wristbands:** The development of hi-tech wristbands with fingertip sensors presents an opportunity to create wearable devices that can translate sign language into text or spoken words. - **Smart Sign Language Interpreter:** The creation of a Smart Sign Language Interpreter opens up possibilities for developing advanced communication tools that bridge the gap between sign language and verbal words. - **Gesture Recognition Technology:** The advancement of gesture recognition technology allows for the creation of innovative devices that can accurately interpret and translate hand movements into gestures or text. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can explore the development of hi-tech wristbands with fingertip sensors to revolutionize communication for the hearing impaired. - **Language Translation:** The language translation industry can leverage the Smart Sign Language Interpreter to create new products and services that facilitate seamless communication between the deaf and hearing individuals. - **Augmented Reality:** The augmented reality industry can utilize gesture recognition technology to enhance virtual communication experiences and create immersive sign language interpretation tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sign Language Smart Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinni-smart-assistant.md) - [Text-Transcribing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-wearables.md) - [Sign Language Translation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sign-language-translation.md) - [Wearable Over-the-Ear Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambassador-interpreter-20.md) - [Wearable Non-Verbal Assistive Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-assistive-system.md) - [AI-Powered ASL Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signs-x-nvidia.md) - [Speech-Converting AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck.md) - [Digital Sign Language Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-3.md) - [Lip-Reading Necklace Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speechin-necklace.md)