namugarurasyda/Luganda-Speech-to-Text

# Luganda Speech-to-Text App ## Overview The Luganda Speech-to-Text (STT) app is designed to transcribe spoken Luganda into text in real-time. This tool aims to bridge the communication gap faced by deaf students in Luganda-speaking communities by enabling them to access educational content and participate fully in classroom activities. ## Features - Real-time transcription of spoken Luganda to text - User account management - Storage of transcriptions for future reference ## Technologies Used - **Framework**: Flutter - **Backend**: Firebase (for storage and user account management) - **Speech-to-Text Model**: Indonesian-nlp/wav2vec2-luganda ## Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Flutter SDK - Firebase account ### Installation 1. **Clone the repository:** ```bash git clone github.com cd Luganda-Speech-to-Text ``` 2. **Set up Firebase:** - Go to the Firebase Console. - Create a new project. - Add an Android/iOS app to your Firebase project and follow the instructions to download the `google-services.json` (for Android) or `GoogleService-Info.plist` (for iOS) file. - Place the `google-services.json` file in the `android/app` directory or the `GoogleService-Info.plist` file in the `ios/Runner` directory. 3. **Install dependencies:** ```bash flutter pub get ``` 4. **Run the app:** ```bash flutter run ``` ## Usage 1. **Create an Account/Login:** - Users need to create an account or log in to use the app. - Firebase handles user authentication and account management. 2. **Record and Transcribe:** - Press the record button to start recording audio. - The app sends the recorded audio to the API for transcription. - The transcribed text is displayed on the screen in real-time. 3. **Save Transcriptions:** - Users can save transcriptions for future reference. - Saved transcriptions are stored in Firebase. ## Contributing We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guidelines for more information. ## Conta …