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Projects

TTF-DDG Strategic Projects​

The TTF-DDG's work is organized around two main strategic projects that form the foundation of our technical infrastructure and services.

Primary Projects​

🚀 Library of Tasks​

Status: Ongoing Development & Service

The Library of Tasks is a comprehensive platform for managing, sharing, and implementing computer-based research tasks across all NCCR work packages.

Library Key Features​

  • Centralized task repository
  • Easy browsing and discovery
  • Task viewing, editing, and sharing
  • Cross-work package collaboration
  • Quality-assured implementations

Library Purpose​

  • Enable efficient task reuse
  • Facilitate collaboration
  • Standardize implementations
  • Preserve research software
  • Accelerate research development

Access​

Available via dedicated subdomain: library.nccr-ttf-ddg.ch

Learn more about the Library →

🎤 ASR Collection​

Status: Active Development & Deployment

The ASR Collection is a human-centered Automatic Speech Recognition system designed specifically for the needs of NCCR Evolving Language research.

ASR Key Features​

  • Speech-to-text transcription
  • Multi-language support
  • Real-time and batch processing
  • Research-specific features
  • API and web interfaces

ASR Purpose​

  • Automate speech transcription
  • Support speech-based experiments
  • Enable large-scale audio processing
  • Provide consistent ASR across studies
  • Reduce manual transcription burden

Applications​

  • Experimental task integration
  • Post-hoc transcription
  • Real-time speech interaction
  • Corpus development

Learn more about ASR Collection →

Why These Two Projects?​

Strategic Alignment​

Library of Tasks​

Addresses: The need for shared, standardized research tools across diverse work packages

Impact: Enables collaboration, reduces duplication, ensures quality

Vision: Central hub for all NCCR research tasks

ASR Collection​

Addresses: Common need for speech recognition across language research

Impact: Automated transcription, speech-based experiments, scalable processing

Vision: Comprehensive ASR support for evolving language research

Complementary Nature​

The two projects work together:

  • Library can host ASR-integrated tasks
  • ASR can be integrated into Library tasks
  • Both reduce technical barriers for research
  • Both emphasize quality and reliability
  • Both support cross-work package needs

Project Status & Roadmap​

Library of Tasks Status and Roadmap​

Library Current Status​

  • ✅ Platform architecture established
  • ✅ Initial task implementations
  • ✅ Subdomain access available
  • 🔄 Expanding task collection
  • 🔄 Enhancing features

Library Near-term Goals​

  • Expand task catalog
  • Improve discovery features
  • Enhance documentation
  • Build contributor community

Library Long-term Vision​

  • Comprehensive NCCR task repository
  • Active community contributions
  • Integration with data management
  • Advanced analysis tool integration

ASR Collection Status and Roadmap​

ASR Current Status​

  • ✅ Core system implemented
  • ✅ Speech-to-text capabilities
  • ✅ Work package integrations
  • 🔄 Language support expansion
  • 🔄 Performance optimization

ASR Near-term Goals​

  • Additional language models
  • Enhanced linguistic features
  • More integration examples
  • Improved documentation

ASR Long-term Vision​

  • Comprehensive multilingual support
  • Advanced phonetic analysis
  • Cross-modal integration
  • Community model contributions

Using the Projects​

For Researchers​

Using the Library of Tasks​

  1. Browse available tasks
  2. Find task matching your needs
  3. Review documentation
  4. Deploy at your site
  5. Collect data

Access the Library →

Using the ASR Collection​

  1. Review ASR capabilities
  2. Test with sample audio
  3. Integrate into workflow
  4. Process your data
  5. Analyze transcriptions

Access ASR Documentation →

For Developers​

Contributing to Library​

  • Submit new tasks
  • Improve existing implementations
  • Enhance platform features
  • Improve documentation

Contributing to ASR​

  • Test with new languages
  • Improve accuracy
  • Add features
  • Share use cases

Project Impact​

Quantitative Impact​

[When available, add metrics such as]

  • Number of tasks in library
  • Number of work packages using ASR
  • Hours of audio transcribed
  • Number of task deployments
  • Research papers enabled

Qualitative Impact​

  • Accelerated research timelines
  • Reduced technical barriers
  • Improved research quality
  • Enhanced collaboration
  • Methodological innovation

Task Implementations​

Both projects are supported by specific task implementations:

  • Peekr Eye Tracking - Available online (one-week modernization: browser-based eye tracking with Vite, calibration system, Kalman filtering)
  • Meaning Task - In Library (collaborative development)
  • LEAPS System - In Library (revolutionary modernization: introduced Node.js to LEAPS platform, 3 language assessment tasks with modern build systems, automated testing, and professional development workflows)
  • Unity Crab Battery - In Library (comprehensive upgrade: 100+ commits, ASR integration, architecture refactoring)
  • Eye Tracking for Great Apes - Will join Library (in development, builds on Peekr foundation)

View all tasks →

Technical Infrastructure​

  • Modern development frameworks
  • Comprehensive testing
  • Quality assurance
  • Documentation standards
  • Support systems

Support & Documentation​

Getting Help​

Contact the TTF-DDG team for assistance with:

Library Support​

  • User guidance and getting started
  • Task development and implementation
  • API integration and usage

ASR Support​

  • User setup and configuration
  • API integration and documentation
  • Usage examples and best practices

Contact​

Need assistance with either project?

Contact TTF-DDG Support →

Funding & Acknowledgment​

Both projects are supported by the NCCR Evolving Language.

When using these projects in your research, please acknowledge:

  • NCCR Evolving Language
  • NCCR-TTF-DDG
  • Specific project (Library or ASR)

Future Directions​

Expansion Areas​

  • Additional specialized systems (beyond Library and ASR)
  • Integration with external tools
  • Advanced analytics capabilities
  • Community platform features

Sustainability​

  • Long-term maintenance plans
  • Community involvement
  • Documentation and training
  • Resource allocation

Innovation​

  • Novel methodologies
  • Technical advances
  • Cross-disciplinary applications
  • Open science contributions

Learn More​

About Projects​

About TTF-DDG​

Documentation​

Contact the TTF-DDG team for documentation and getting started guides.

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