Paper Title
Breaking Barriers: Bridging Communication Gaps in Virtual Meetings With ASL Integration for Google Meet
Abstract
In today's digital landscape, effective communication remains challenging for American Sign Language (ASL) users in virtual settings. This paper introduces a solution integrating ASL into Google Meet, enabling real-time ASL-to-text conversion for seamless communication. Leveraging computer vision and natural language processing, the system interprets ASL gestures, displaying them as text in the Google Meet chatbox, and offers text-to-speech synthesis for enhanced accessibility. It outlines the system's design, implementation, technical challenges, and ethical considerations. User testing validates its efficacy in improving communication accessibility and efficiency, fostering inclusivity in online meetings. This pioneering approach addresses ASL users' communication barriers, marking a significant stride towards creating inclusive virtual environments on Google Meet.
Keywords - American Sign Language (ASL), digital communication, Google Meet integration, real-time conversion, computer vision, natural language processing, accessibility, inclusivity, virtual meetings, text-to-speech synthesis, user testing, communication barriers, online accessibility.