SilentTalk: AI Communication for the Deaf and Mute (Web Version)

SilentTalk is a beautifully designed AI-powered web application that enables real-time communication for deaf and mute individuals. Using computer vision, speech recognition, and AI translation, it bridges the communication gap without the need for third-party interpreters.

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🌟 Features

• 🎥 Real-time Sign Language Recognition via webcam
• 🗣️ Instant Speech-to-Text transcription
• 💬 Text-to-Speech synthesis with voice tone customization
• 🌍 Multilingual Translation and Context-Aware Messaging
• 🔄 Live Chat Mode for natural conversation flow
• 🎨 Fully responsive, modern, and accessible UI
• 🛠️ Offline Mode support (limited)

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🖥️ Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	React.js, TailwindCSS, shadcn/ui, Framer Motion, Heroicons
Backend	Node.js (Express), Firebase Authentication
Database	Firestore (Firebase)
AI Models	TensorFlow.js, MediaPipe, Web Speech API
Hosting	GitHub Actions, Firebase Hosting or Vercel

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📦 How to Install and Run the App

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/SilentTalk.git
cd SilentTalk

2. Install Dependencies

npm install cross-env --save-dev
npm install dotenv

3. Set up Environment Variables

Create a .env file at the root and add:

DATABASE_URL="file:./dev.db"
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
REACT_APP_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_auth_domain

4. Start the Development Server

npm run dev

App will be available at http://localhost:5000.