WaveTalk is an innovative communication platform designed to bridge accessibility gaps and create an inclusive digital space for individuals of all abilities. It features real-time chat, signal-based communication, text-to-speech conversion, and real-time translation, ensuring seamless interaction regardless of physical, sensory, or linguistic limitations. With a focus on privacy, security, and accessibility, WaveTalk empowers users to connect, engage, and build communities in a secure and customizable environment.

• Real-time Chat:
• Signal-Based Communication:
• Text-to-Speech Conversion:
• Speech-to-Text Conversion:
• Real-time Translation:
• Secure and Private:
• Emoji Picker Support:
• React-Toastify Notifications:

• Frontend: JavaScript (React)
• Backend: JavaScript (Firebase Functions, if applicable)
• Machine Learning Model: Python (for training the hand sign model in Jupyter Notebook)
• Database: Firebase Firestore
• Additional Libraries:
  • React-Toastify (For notifications)
  • Emoji-Picker (For emoji support)
  • Firebase (For authentication and database integration)

Ensure you have the following installed on your system:

• Node.js & npm (For frontend development)
• Firebase CLI (For backend deployment)
• Python & Jupyter Notebook (For training the hand sign model, if needed)

git clone https://github.com/your-repository/WaveTalk.git
cd WaveTalk

cd frontend/chat-app
npm install

npm install firebase react-toastify emoji-picker-react

npm run dev

The application should now be running at http://localhost:3000/.

1. Sign up or log in to WaveTalk.
2. Access real-time chat features and engage in conversations.
3. Use accessibility features like text-to-speech and real-time translation.
4. Participate in group discussions and community networking.

• Firebase Firestore is used for real-time database updates.
• Firebase Functions handle backend logic and authentication.
• Machine Learning API processes hand sign recognition (if integrated).

We welcome contributions! If you’d like to improve WaveTalk, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (feature-branch-name).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m "Add new feature").
4. Push the branch (git push origin feature-branch-name).
5. Open a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

• Team WaveTalk - Core developers and contributors.
• Special thanks to the accessibility and AI research communities for inspiration.

For inquiries or support, contact: [email protected]

WaveTalk: Empowering Communication for Everyone. 🌍💬