The Lipreader program uses a systematic approach, starting with letter mode, where sounds and letters can be observed, and working through words, sentences, and passages, using both a face image and fingerspell signs.
The lipspeaker used throughout the program is Grace Todhunter, who was also used in the RNID's book 'Watch This Face'.
Fingerspell drawings were done by David Smith.
Starting Lipreader
Program modes
Puzzles
Extra-
Advanced
Program screen shots
Who is the program for?
Lipreader 6 costs £24.00, and comes on a CD with an accompanying booklet. It can be obtained from
David Smith, Bramley End, Wretton Road
Stoke Ferry, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
PE33 9QJ
Telephone 01366 500447
Email david.dwdsmith@btinternet.com
Payment by Sterling cheque or PayPal to David Smith
P&P -
Please let me know
- how you became aware of the Lipreader program
- what version of Windows you use
If you need any more details about the program, please email me.
Where can I get it?
The Lipreader program does not use video images of words. Instead it uses a number
of separate mouthshape images. The program strings these images together to make
words, and strings words together to make sentences. This system provides great flexibility,
and the program incorporates a wide range of features using these images. Words and
sentences can be broken down and examined -
How does the program work?
The Lipreader program is for people who are interested in Lipreading. It can be used by teachers or students, with or without hearing impairment, and provides an interactive and flexible way of learning and developing Lipreading skills.
Individual mouthshapes can be studied. Words, sentences and whole passages can be animated and studied, word by word, mouthshape by mouthshape, and replayed as many times as required. Letters, words, sentences and passages can also be viewed in fingerspell form. Simple wordpuzzles provide a challenge and some extra interest for the user.
Words, sentences and passages on a wide variety of subjects are supplied with the program, but advanced users can create their own words and sentences. This requires some skill and patience, but gives valuable insight into phonetic constructions and how individual mouthshapes are pieced together to create a complete word. Advanced users can also compile their own puzzles, and create their own picture galleries.
Program features
- View sounds, words, sentences, and passages in animated mouthshapes or fingerspell signs
- Look at some favourite quotations, and browse a picture gallery
- Information about the grouping of vowels and consonants in Lipreading
- Edit existing words, sentences, passages, and quotations
- Create new words, and use them to make your own sentences, passages, and quotations
- Create new picture galleries on subjects of your own choice
- Try a variety of simple word puzzles, and learn to compile your own
- A reference document, containing everything you will need to know about using the program. This document is read using your web browser from files installed on your computer, not over the internet
- A number of tutorials which will take you through the main aspects of the program step by step
- Preloaded wordlists, sentences and passages, organised into separate study lessons, each with an easy to follow worksheet
Computer requirements
- PC computer, CD drive, min 800 x 600 screen resolution. The program will not run on an AppleMac or Linux based computer
- Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7. Lipreader 6 requires an internet connection for installation. If you use a version of Windows earlier than XP, or if you have no internet connection, please email David for advice at david.dwdsmith@btinternet.com
- Program requires about 2MB disk space, Lipreader data files require about 12MB disk space
- Microsoft .NET Framework requires about 385MB disk space. The .NET Framework is a general resource for many modern programs. It is required by Lipreader 6, but is not specifically part of the program. Windows Vista and Windows 7 include versions of .NET Framework as standard
Lipreader 6 offers an integrated and interactive approach to learning lipreading, and it can be used at home or in lipreading classes on Windows based computers. The software has a wide range of features, including observation of letters, words, sentences, or passages using either mouthshapes or BSL fingerspell signs, and fully controllable animation. The program also includes three types of wordpuzzle, a question and answer session, and a range of quotations. Advanced users can learn to create their own words and sentences, and to add them to the range of wordlists and sentences provided with the program. They can also compile new puzzles, and add their own favourite quotations.
The program is installed from a CD, with a booklet explaining how it is set up. The booklet also includes beginners' tutorials and a selection of worksheets.
Lipreader 6 will run on computers using Windows XP onwards. The program requires an internet connection for installation.
The Lipreader program does not make use of Sound.
David Smith
My experience of Lipreading is that it is a very tough skill to learn. Nothing can be a fully effective substitute for the real thing, but the Lipreader 6 software can be used in classes or in your own home to help you to learn and practise observation and interpretation at your own speed and in your own time.
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