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fessional despite the basic information given by users.
Tests we have performed in our system evidence an
84% success rate in symbol recognition, and a good
level of acceptance from our users.
Future work will focus on enriching the input vo-
cabulary in order to express timing constraints, differ-
ent background scenarios, and special sound effects.
We would also like to facilitate the creation of more
complex stories, and integrate this tool into the pro-
duction lines of other types of digital media.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This project was funded by COLCIENCIAS of
Colombia and supported in part by GRAND Network
of Centre of Excellence of Canada. We thank Troy
Alderson for editorial comments.
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