Search for dissertations about: "conversational cognitive"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words conversational cognitive.

2. 1. Improving user comprehension and entertainment in wireless streaming media : introducing cognitive quality of service

   Author : Greger Wikstrand; Lars-Erik Janlert; Jerry Eriksson; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Multicast channels; Quality of Service; Cognitive QoS; Wireless LAN; Multiaccess Communication; IEEE 802.11; Displays; Mobile Communications; Video Coding; Tracking; Animation; Cognitive Psychology; Experience Design; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

   Abstract : In future mobile networks service quality might be poor. A new measure is needed to be able to assess services in terms of their effectiveness and usefulness despite their lacking visual appeal. Cognitive Quality of Service is a way to measure the effectiveness in use of a networked service. READ MORE

4. 2. The Development of Conversational Contingency : and Selected Pragmatic Abilities

   Author : David Pagmar; Tove Nilsson Gerholm; Östen Dahl; Julia Uddén; Ute Bohnacker; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; conversational contingency; first language acquisition; pragmatic development; Linguistics; lingvistik;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to examine children’s development as language users, with a focus on their development as conversationalists. Conversational development was measured through conversational contingency, i.e. how conversational turns are connected to each other, either in topic or time. READ MORE

5. 3. Modelling Paralinguistic Conversational Interaction : Towards social awareness in spoken human-machine dialogue

   Author : Daniel Neiberg; Joakim Gustafson; Nigel Ward; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Parallel with the orthographic streams of words in conversation are multiple layered epiphenomena, short in duration and with a communicativepurpose. These paralinguistic events regulate the interaction flow via gaze,gestures and intonation. READ MORE

6. 4. The supporting conversation partner in disordered communication

   Author : Karin Eriksson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; conversational interaction; supported communication; aphasia; Parkinson’s disease; conversation partners; communication partner training; cognitive factors; assessment;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to examine some aspects of conversation partners (CP) of people with communication disorder caused by stroke-induced aphasia or Parkinson’s disease (PwCD). Central questions were (i) can conversation partners learn to adapt their communicative behaviour in conversation to the specific needs of the persons with communication impairment and (ii) are there any associations between characteristics of the participants in conversation and the ability to be a supportive communication partner? Factors that might influence the quantitative measurement of communicative behaviour were also examined. READ MORE

7. 5. The Virtual Language Teacher : Models and applications for language learning using embodied conversational agents

   Author : Preben Wik; Björn Granström; Olov Engwall; Valerie Hazan; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Language learning; embodied conversational agents; speech technology; computer assisted language learning; computer assisted pronunciation training; Information technology; Informationsteknik; SRA - ICT; SRA - Informations- och kommunikationsteknik;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a framework for computer assisted language learning using a virtual language teacher. It is an attempt at creating, not only a new type of language learning software, but also a server-based application that collects large amounts of speech material for future research purposes. READ MORE