Translator Gloves

"I am grateful to both the translators and amount of people who know sign already, but we can still find ourselves in frustrating situations. So I thank you greatly Viri for helping develop these gloves. I know I've gone through several already, but these new waterproof ones are great."

— Jude Lacroix writing a thank you note to send Viri.

These high tech gloves are a recent invention. The company PrismaTech partnered with tailors like Viri Tol along with The Arcane Board to combine skills and materials for production. They were created for sign language users to utilize in cases where a translator is not present and the other person does not know the language. It gives them more communication freedom and reduces the need for typing or writing out conversations. They've gone through several iterations as various kinks were addressed after several trial runs. Each one is custom made to fit perfectly and to synch well with their style of signing.

How It Works

When worn, these gloves can translate any sign language into spoken word. Programed sensors line the gloves and can pick up not only hand movement, but finger movement as well. These sensors are tiny and are embedded between the material. They cannot be felt while wearing them. The gloves are made unique for each user. This precise fitting allows for the most accurate sign interpretation. 
Before use, the person needs to spend a day synching with their new gloves. They need time to allow the sensors to register their movements and pair them to the proper translations. The newest models are now 98% accurate. Each pair is unique in both looks and how they translate as there are variants to how people prefer signing certain words. 
The sensors all connect to a unit with a programmable vocabulary database. This has a micro SD card that can be removed for the program process and the ability to make updates. A speaking stone attached to this unit receives the translated information and produces it into spoken words. For power, a magically charged piece of Borialite is used. Its "battery life" has improved greatly and can now last even the most active users a guaranteed four years before replacement is needed.

Type

Communication Assistance

Year Created

905

Cost

100SP Although it is free to many people via Omari's Accessibility Fund.

Materials 

The gloves can be made from most soft fabrics. It boils down to user's preference. Many use cotton or fur lined leather. Thin metal and wires make up the sensor network. Each sensor has a tiny enchanted stone that tracks movement. Embedded into the cuff is the vocabulary database. This is linked to a speaking stone. These stones were switched in after normal speakers proved too clunky and fragile. 

Customization

Gloves are made to order after the customer fills out a form of their measurements and specific needs. There are many colors and patterns to choose from. Custom designs can be worked out as well. Gloves come in both full and fingerless options. Sensory friendly material can be used to line them.
The SD card used in the translation unit can be programmed in a variety of ways. Users can choose how their voice sounds if they have any preferences. The program used now covers every possible sign language in Omari and their variants. Its database is regularly updated to account for changes in slang and addition of new words.