Simplicity is SMART
SMART Communications Inc., New York, is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) boutique specializing in
applied Natural Language Processing (NLP). Our Agentic AI tool is the
MAXit Checker
which can simplify complex technical information to
prevent expensive human errors.
The MAXit Checker uses custom dictionaries and NLP to find, mark and suggest curated corrections for English grammar, usability and terminology consistency.
Our tools simplify texts for automated Language Translations.
SMART Software
Our MAXit Checker is Agentic AI that uses 19,000+ inference rules and custom dictionaries to simplify complex technical instructions and procedures. The MAXit software uses 1% of the English language to reach 95% of global readers. The program includes a Six Sigma quality measurement tool. The MAXit software is a plug-in to most technical publishing platforms, including Microsoft Word, Adobe FrameMaker and PTC Arbortext Editor.
SMART Services
The SMART AI team offers software tools and linguistic services to customize the MAXit Checker to a product or service. Our SMART Text Miner easily extracts terminology and lost knowledge. The SMART Lexicon Manager helps customers maintain their dictionaries. SMART services include terminology curation and writer training. We understand Digital Document Processing. The SMART Agentic software always has a human-in-the-loop.
Simplified Technical English
ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English (STE) is a standard developed by the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) for maintenance and sustainment of Air, Land, Rail, Sea and Space vehicles. The ASD-STE100 standard includes an excellent basic dictionary and writing style guide.The SMART Text Miner creates the product dictionaries.
The MAXit Checker uses Agentic AI to validate texts for compliance to ASD-STE100, DO-178C, S1000D, UK DEF-STAN, ATA2200, SMS (Safety) and Mil. Specifications.
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Controlled English
Controlled English (CE) is adapted by the SMART team from the Simplified Technical English standard.The SMART Text Miner customizes the dictionaries for non-aerospace products. More rules are added for grammar, syntax, usage and style.
The MAXit Checker uses Agentic AI to simplify the text, remove ambiguity and create clear concise information.
Key benefits include prevention of human errors and easier Computer-assisted Language Translations. Some post-editing is needed to add style.
Plain English
Plain English (PE) is designed to simplify information and emergency messages for Citizen Services.The SMART Text Miner creates the dictionaries at the 8th-Grade reading level.
The MAXit Checker uses Agentic AI and the Plain English dictionaries to monitor for compliance to regulations for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and plain language requirements for Federal and State government websites.
Plain English makes Computer-assisted Language Translations feasible with post-editing.
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Our view ... Midtown to World Trade Center and Wall Street.
Our company is a pioneer AI boutique located in New York City.
The SMART team includes language engineers who have many years of experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI),
Natural Language Processing (NLP), AI Agents and Electronic Publishing (XML) tools.
We provide
this suite of software tools.
- Text Miner for dictionaries
- SMART Lexicon Manager to manage terminology.
- MAXit Checker with AI rules to simplify.
Our Capabilities and Services
Some industries and clients
Automotive (EV, ICE, Autonomous), Customer Experience, Computer Software and Hardware, Mining Machinery, Aerospace and Defense, Banking and Finance, Civil Engineering, Semiconductors, STEM and Technical Education, Law Enforcement, Healthcare, Telecommunications (5G), Electronics, Power Generation, Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Railway, Maritime, Medical Devices, Process Control, Government (Citizen Services), Oil and Gas.
