4 papers
Jointly Predicting Courses and Grades Using a Transformer-Based Model
Paul Savala
Existing predictive models in learning analytics often treat student academic history as a simple sequence, overlooking the concurrent nature of courses taken within a semester. Th…
EchoForce: Continuous Grip Force Estimation from Skin Deformation Using Active Acoustic Sensing on a Wristband
Kian Mahmoodi, Yudong Xie, Tan Gemicioglu +3
Grip force is commonly used as an overall health indicator in older adults and is valuable for tracking progress in physical training and rehabilitation. Existing methods for weara…
SpellRing: Recognizing Continuous Fingerspelling in American Sign Language using a Ring
Hyunchul Lim, Nam Anh Dang, Dylan Lee +8
Fingerspelling is a critical part of American Sign Language (ASL) recognition and has become an accessible optional text entry method for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) individuals…
Exploring the Impact of Emotional Voice Integration in Sign-to-Speech Translators for Deaf-to-Hearing Communication
Hyunchul Lim, Minghan Gao, Franklin Mingzhe Li +4
Emotional voice communication plays a crucial role in effective daily interactions. Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) individuals often rely on facial expressions to supplement sign l…