FIELD: video telephone translation systems.
SUBSTANCE: video telephone translation system takes call from terminal of calling user and the call is subject to translator's registration spreadsheet to select number of translator's terminal who is able to make translation from language of calling user to language of called user, and connects terminal of calling user, terminal of called user and translator's terminal. Translation system also has function of video image and sound transmission being required among terminals. Sound from translator is transmitted to either calling user or to called user after translator's terminal is recognized. Conversation partner's sound is suppressed or interrupted when sound of translator is detected by means of sonic synthesizer, which provides higher speed and precision of translation service. Calling user doesn't need to look for a translator in advance and to have consultations concerning negotiation with partner before. System and method are also available urgently.
EFFECT: minimized over-employment of translator; improved efficiency of operation.
20 cl, 22 dwg
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Dates
2007-02-10—Published
2003-09-25—Filed