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Development of a Speech-Driven Communication Support System Using a Smartwatch with Vibratory Nodding Responses

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Human Interface and the Management of Information (HCII 2023)

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Communication tools are diversifying and various communication skills are required. The importance of communication skills including face-to-face conversation is once again attracting attention. Therefore, there is a high demand for a communication support system in face-to-face situation. Previous studies have attempted to present rhythmic entrainment, which plays an important role in nodding responses, visually and haptically through grip type vibration devices and LEDs. However, their effectiveness in daily interaction has not been demonstrated. In this study, we developed a communication support system in conversational situations by using a smartwatch, which can be used comfortably in communicative situations. The system presents a nodding response that promotes embodied rhythmic entrainment through tactile sensation. Furthermore, the system was evaluated in daily use by a user test for 5 days.

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This work was supported by JSPS KAKENHI Grant Number JP20H04232.

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  1. Okayama Prefectural University, Kuboki 111, Soja, Okayama, Japan

    Yutaka Ishii & Tomio Watanabe

  2. Graduate School of Okayama, Prefectural University, Kuboki 111, Soja, Okayama, Japan

    Kenta Koike & Miwako Kitamura

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  1. Tokyo City University, Tokyo, Japan

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  2. Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan

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Ishii, Y., Koike, K., Kitamura, M., Watanabe, T. (2023). Development of a Speech-Driven Communication Support System Using a Smartwatch with Vibratory Nodding Responses. In: Mori, H., Asahi, Y. (eds) Human Interface and the Management of Information. HCII 2023. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 14015. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35132-7_27

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