Visual Messenger: the Visual Side
by
Alex Chen
Visual Messenger is a graphically based chat program, developed in Java
for compatibility with Compaq's IPaQ computer platform. This program
attempts to remove some of the obstacles that are often present when two
people try to communicate via "normal" languages (such as English or
Chinese), as the language itself is often a barrier to effective
intercourse. The theory behind this is for the chat program to use a
universal set of symbols, from which all people can interpret the same (or
similar) meanings. This presentation will describe the symbolic language,
which is a 200-symbol subset of the Bliss Symbols system (invented by C.
K. Bliss) plus some added features. Additionally, broader discussion of
visual languages in general will also be included. Finally, I plan to
discuss the issues associated with developing java-based programs for the
IPaQ platform, such as working with a limited screen size and a restricted
set of Java. For further discussion of more issues related to the project,
see the presentation by Udam Dewaraja.
Advised by Steve Tanimoto
EE1 037
Wednesday
April 28, 2004
3:30 - 4:20 pm