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Aircraft Simplified Technical English
Plain English
Tablet Controlled English
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pennyAn IBM usability study showed that simplification costs a penny per word, but returns savings through error prevention.

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Industries Served:
Automotive, Mining, Aerospace, Banking, Finance, Military, Engineering, Semiconductors, Education, Gaming, Law Enforcement, Healthcare, Telecom, Power Generation, Pharmaceuticals, Railroads, Maritime, Process Control, Government, Oil and Gas, Medical Devices, Quality Control, Software, Information Technology, Electronics

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Smart Communications, Inc.

SMART Communications, Inc., in New York City, is a developer of text analytics, machine learning and language simplification software. The SMART technologies include Controlled English (Manufacturing and Services), Plain English (Consumer and eGovernment) and Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE100 for Aerospace). Partners The SMART Language engineers have two decades of experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Text Mining, technical publishing, eLearning and computer-aided translation.

Language Simplification Tools

OccamsOccam’s razor states that the SIMPLE explanation is the best explnation. Our Controlled English dictionary and grammar simplifies information into clear, concise English that computers can understand. All ambiguity, jargon and gobbledygook are removed. Controlled English uses 1% percent of the English language to reach 95% of readers worldwide.

Digital Publishing

tabletsControlled English is ideal for mobile devices and tablets that require a minimalist approach to information design.We offer services for XML, HTML5 (Android) and DITA.
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Text Analytics and Text Mining

Text MinerThe SMART Text miner quickly analyzes texts to extract terminology, nomenclature, part names, measurements, synonyms and abbreviations. The text mining results create the Controlled English dictionaries.

The MAXit Checker software

Maxit Checker The MAXit Checker is a sophisticated grammar checker that checks text against a controlled language. SMART offers a Starter Kit that includes the MAXit software, starter dictionaries, 200-page Writer's guide and email support. Ideal for proof-of-concept. Request a Quote.

SMART Language Translations

The SMART Team uses the SMART Translator tools to write, simplify, translate and publish technical information for global product support.

Writer Training Classes

SMART offers instructor-led Writer Training classes by GoToMeeting or on-site. Email a request for our 2014-2015 Class Schedule, course outlines and costs.

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Global Companies use Lean Six Sigma tools for quality control and product improvement.

The MAXit Checker has a unique Six Sigma feature that can measure the quality of your technical documentation.

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The Japanese term Poka-yoke means an error-proofing device. Toyota relies on Poka-yokes during vehicle assembly. The MAXit Checker is a Poka-yoke that can prevent errors during the authoring process.
See a list of 21 common errors made in documentation.

bookJohn M. Smart contributed to "Information Quality Applied" by Larry P. English. This textbook describes how the use of Controlled English can save 30% in translation and publishing costs.

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