Emotional dialogue simulator

ABSTRACT

Demonstration of a fielded web-based mixed-initiative emotional natural language dialogue simulator in a game-like computer interface for pedagogical purposes.

REFERENCES

• 1: Fitzgerald, Will, PhD Thesis, Institute for Learning Sciences, 1995.
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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.5 INFORMATION INTERFACES AND PRESENTATION (I.7)
      H.5.2 User Interfaces (D.2.2, H.1.2, I.3.6)
          Subjects: Natural language

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.1 Content Analysis and Indexing
          Subjects: Linguistic processing

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.1 Applications and Expert Systems
          Subjects: Games

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Performance, Theory

Keywords:
computer game interface, emotion, mixed-initiative dialogue manager, natural language, on-line learning