The Future of Telecom: Enabling the Deaf and Hearing to Communicate with Each
Other 

SignTel, Inc. introduced today the Signtel Interpreter: the most advanced
communications tool that enables direct communication between hearing and
deaf persons. For the first time, a unique, cutting edge technology enables
viewing on the screen, seamless signing in real-time, translated from text or
captured voice. 

Artificial intelligence, complex lexical analysis and over 30,000
recognizable words and phrases make the Signtel Interpreter a powerful
translation tool from text or speech to sign language. It can be housed on
most laptops or desktop computers. 

This new patented technology will revolutionize communication with the 20
million deaf and hard of hearing persons in the United States in schools,
hospitals, police stations, libraries, hotels, retail and businesses. 

SignTel has received solid reviews from the successfully completed six months
of Beta testing that preceded today's release. 

"Products such as SignTel's are creating opportunities for people with
hearing disabilities that were unthinkable just a few years ago," says Mark
Urban, of the International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet
who is also the Vice Chair, National Committee on Information Technology
Standards. Furthermore, according to Mark Urban, "This type of technology
will provide a cost-effective method for making presentations and multimedia
training accessible, whether it is in the classroom or the boardroom."  

"We are gratified by the beta testers positive embrace of the Signtel
Interpreter, and are excited by their response. We envision this technology
to become the standard in communication between the hearing and deaf and an
integral part of every educational and service organization in the country.
By integrating it into existing products and technological advances,
companies both comply with the government regulations, and can also make a
difference to individuals who need communication assistance," said Raanan
Liebermann, President and CEO of SignTel. 

SignTel, Inc., headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, develops
communication technologies for the deaf and hard of hearing. SignTel is a
major employer of deaf and hard of hearing individuals and currently employs
about 70 such individuals, several of whom are deaf-blind or deaf low vision,
spanning 25 states. 


SignTel
116 Washington Ave.
North Haven, CT  06473
203/985-4780
http://www.signtelinc.com
info@signtelinc.com