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Study on Semantic Representations of French Sign Language Sentences

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Gesture and Sign Language in Human-Computer Interaction (GW 2001)

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This study addresses the problem of semantic representation in French Sign Language (FSL) sentences. We studied in particular static situations (spatial localisations) and situations denoted by motion verbs. The aim is to propose some models which could be implemented and integrated in computing systems dedicated to Sign Language (SL). According to the FSL functioning, we suggest a framework using representations based on cognitive grammars.

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  1. LIMSI/CNRS, Bat 508, BP 133, F-91 403, Orsay cedex, France

    Fanch Lejeune & Annelies Braffort

  2. LALIC, 96 bd Raspail, F-75 005, Paris, France

    Fanch Lejeune & Desclés Jean-Pierre

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  1. Technische Fakultät, Universität Bielefeld, 33594, Bielefeld, Germany

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Lejeune, F., Braffort, A., Jean-Pierre, D. (2002). Study on Semantic Representations of French Sign Language Sentences. In: Wachsmuth, I., Sowa, T. (eds) Gesture and Sign Language in Human-Computer Interaction. GW 2001. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 2298. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-47873-6_21

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