ISL (Indian Sign Language) Dictionary using Synthetic Animations (Extension to Existing)

This paper presents extended vocabulary in ISL dictionary using synthetic animations which uses virtual character instead of a real human. Unlike other spoken languages such as English, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi Urdu, etc., sign language cannot be written. HamNoSys is an international code system that is used to write any sign language. This HamNoSys code is then translated into SiGML code by using a third-party tool. At last Sigml player generates the synthetic animation. This dictionary can be used by special educators while teaching ISL to deaf students. This synthetic animation dictionary can be used for a conversion system in which written or spoken text can be translated into ISL animations.