2010 Yearbook - Universidad ORT Uruguay

46 2010 Yearbook, School of Engineering Research and experimentation on speech synthesis and recognition technologies Authors: Rodrigo Castellanos, Javier Lorenzo, and Enrique Ros Organization: EstarPlus (a Uruguayan company that develops integrated hardware and software systems) The project consists of evaluating the effectiveness of voice recognition and synthesis systems by developing a prototype that establishes a dialogue between humans and machines exclusively through voice. Degree Program: Bachelor of Systems Engineering Advisor: Pedro Salvetto Sinergia – Infocorp 2.0 Portal Authors: Eugenia Alvarez, Gonzalo Gallotti, Guillermo Skrilec, Santiago Revilla, and José Ignacio Rocca Organization: Infocorp The project aims to establish a software company specializing in the delivery of development services and the creation of a corporate portal that interprets the new trends of Web 2.0. Degree: Systems Engineering Advisor: Eduardo Mangarelli MultiTouchit! - Multi-touch Devices Authors: Nicole Bieber, Carolina Haber, Valentina Silva Organization: Touchit! The project proposes the research and development of a multi-touch system applicable to various contexts, including shopping malls and airports, that allows users to access and manipulate different objects (images, videos, and music) using various gestures. Degree: Bachelor’s in Systems Advisor: Mariana Lasarte Kizanaro Video Board Authors: Juan Ignacio Casal, Diego Curbelo, Ignacio Deandreis, Martin Dymenstein, and Javier Fernández Organization: Kizanaro The project consists of building a tool for the tactical analysis of offensive or defensive strategies in a soccer match, using a video that allows users to add markings (arrows, zones, circles), through which the head coach, soccer players, and other members of the coaching staff can identify offensive and defensive formations and play patterns. Major: Systems Engineering Advisor: Gastón Mousqués DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS 2010