Timber Classifiers Overview

Timber Classifiers Overview

• Timber classifiers are visual and gestural tools used to represent various objects related to lumber, forestry, and everyday items through specific hand shapes and movements.

Cards and Corresponding Gestures

• Plaid Stripes: Represents the pattern on a shirt using hand movements that depict lines or stripes.
• Falling Tree: Illustrates the action of a tree falling through distinct motions to signify the event.
• Lunch Box Opening: Demonstrates the action of opening a lunch box, often using a specific hand gesture.
• Axe Handle: Depicts the shape of an axe's cylindrical handle through finger positioning and orientation.
• Ground and Brim of Hat: Uses hand positions to delineate the ground and the brim of a hat.

Mouth Movements for Size Representation

• Small/Short: Expresses small or short objects with the mouth movement "CHA!!" indicating a compact size.
• Average Size: Symbolizes average size with the sound "MMMMM" in a relaxed expression.
• Large/Tall: Indicates large or tall objects through the mouth movement "OOOOO!!" demonstrating an expansive size.

Object Representation

• Axe Movement: Portrays an individual holding and swinging an axe through specific hand and arm gestures.
• Sandwich: Depicts a sandwich held by a person, likely represented through a hand shape that mimics holding an object.
• Stethoscope and Apple: Illustrates both the stethoscope utilized by a doctor and an apple being held, combining handshape to signify multiple items simultaneously.

Parameters of Sign Language

• HOLME: An acronym representing critical aspects of sign language—Handshape, Orientation, Location, Movement, and Non-Manual Signals (facial expressions) which are essential in forming clear signs.
• Hand Shape: Refers to the distinctive shapes created by the hands while forming various signs within sign language.
• Thermos Lid and Cup: The shape representation of a thermos lid and cup is essential for conveying kitchenware through gestures.