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Conversational Informatics

A Data-Intensive Approach with Emphasis on Nonverbal Communication

  • Presents an integrated and interdisciplinary approach to conversational systems together with materials from a broad background

  • Gives detailed explanations of original techniques such as 3D conversation capture or an immersive conversation environment, with many intriguing illustrations

  • Presents a clear roadmap of future research and underlying philosophical aspects

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Table of contents (13 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. Artificial Intelligence and Conversational Intelligence

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 1-16
  3. Conversation: Above and Beneath the Surface

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 17-41
  4. History of Conversational System Development

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 43-62
  5. Methodologies for Conversational System Development

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 63-102
  6. Conversation Quantization

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 103-130
  7. Smart Conversation Space

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 131-152
  8. Computer Vision Techniques for Conversational Interaction

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 153-170
  9. Measurement, Analysis and Modeling

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 171-197
  10. From Observation to Interaction

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 199-231
  11. Applications of Simulation and Imitation for Interaction Learning

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 233-257
  12. Cognitive Design for Discussion Support

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 259-293
  13. Discussions

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 295-312
  14. Conclusion

    • Toyoaki Nishida, Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad
    Pages 313-317
  15. Back Matter

    Pages 319-344

About this book

This book covers an approach to conversational informatics which encompasses science and technology for understanding and augmenting conversation in the network age. A major challenge in engineering is to develop a technology for conveying not just messages but also underlying wisdom. Relevant theories and practices in cognitive linguistics and communication science, as well as techniques developed in computational linguistics and artificial intelligence, are discussed.

Keywords

  • Cognitive and Social Interaction
  • Conversation Measurement and Analysis
  • Embodied Conversational Agents
  • Immersive Interaction Environment
  • Joint Activity Theory
  • Learning by Imitation

Authors and Affiliations

  • Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

    Toyoaki Nishida

  • Kyoto University Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto, Japan

    Atsushi Nakazawa, Yoshimasa Ohmoto, Yasser Mohammad

Bibliographic Information

Buying options

eBook USD 84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • ISBN: 978-4-431-55040-2
  • Instant PDF download
  • Readable on all devices
  • Own it forever
  • Exclusive offer for individuals only
  • Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout
Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)