ITU-T Workshop
"The impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities on the work of the ITU-T"
Geneva, 2 November 2009
Videophone: high-technology visual
telecommunication device for VRS
Fanny Corderoy du Tiers
Founder/Manager - VIABLE France
Geneva, 2 November 2009
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1. Deaf and hard-of-hearing people
and the world of communication
a. Socio-cognitive process
b. Visual strength
Different ways of communication:
Sign Language
Cued Speech
Lip-reading
Writing
Gestures
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2. Today’s communication
between deaf / hard-of-hearing
and hearing people
a. Face-to-face interpreting services
b. Remote interpreting services
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3. The videophone : why and how ?
a. Basic visual needs :
i. Video fluidity: higher
perceptual comfort
ii. Ergonomics: improved
visual field
iii. How to call AND be
called ?
iv. How to be kept
informed ?
b. Special features
to meet these needs:
i. Screen size
ii. Video and screen
features
iii. Flashing lights
iv. Videomail
v. Ease of
connectivity
vi. Ease of mobility
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4. Building bridges between deaf and
hard-of-hearing users and the public
a. Two major assets :
i. Enhancing quality of life in every area (social,
cultural, professional, family, etc.)
ii.Greater autonomy, self-sufficiency and selfesteem.
b. This device can benefit other communities
as well :
i. VCO
ii. HCO
iii. Senior citizens
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5. Emergency Use
a.
b.
Automatic calls
Direct demonstration with emergency staff
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6.
Our desires
a. Achieve full and authentic equality
b. Timeless and boundless communication:
anywhere and anytime around the world
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ITU-T Workshop
"The impact of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities on the work of the ITU-T"
Geneva, 2 November 2009
Thank you for your interest.
Fanny@viable.fr
www.viable.fr
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