Development of computer sign language translation technology for deaf people

The paper considers computer sign language translation technology for deaf people. A detailed characteristic of the Russian text analysis stage, including prior semantic and semantic interpretation within the framework of developing a program for Russian text computer sign language translator into colloquial Russian sign language is given. Problems arising at this stage are also emphasized. Peculiarities of the Russian sign language grammatical system necessary to take into account when developing a computer sign language translator are singled out.