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CONCLUDING REMARKS

This book has described the idea of the intelligent communication system and its
theories and applications. The intelligent communication system represents a fusion
of intelligent processing and communication technology. It will provide human-
friendly communication services and advanced description methods. At the same
time, it will provide a human-friendly communication environment where human
beings, real or virtual, are brought together through communication networks for
cooperative work. It will play an important role in this century not only in indus-
try but also in our daily lives.
Let us take a look at just how the intelligent communication system will affect
industry and our daily lives.

13.1 THE AGE OF THE FIVE SENSES

In 1994, Hakuho-Do of Japan interviewed people to find out how sensitive were
their five senses: vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. They obtained the fol-
lowing results.
(1) More than 50% thought they were sensitive.
(2) The more experience people had, the more sensitivities they had.

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