JP3217741U - Multi-function immediate speech translator - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To instantly translate a first language into a second language and overcome the language barrier even when talking face-to-face in one-on-one, when distant, or when speaking to many people A speech translation apparatus is provided.
A multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus 1 accepts a first language speech, identifies the first language speech as a corresponding language, and forms and outputs a corresponding first language signal. 11 is electrically connected to the reception unit 11, receives the first language signal from the reception unit 11, translates the first language signal, converts it into a corresponding second language signal, and converts the second language signal into the second language signal. A translation module 12 for outputting a language signal, an output unit 13 connected to the translation module 12 for receiving the second language signal of the translation module 12 and emitting a sound corresponding to the second language, and receiving the translation module 12 And a wireless module 14 connected to the unit 11.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a speech translation apparatus, and in particular, when communicating remotely, a multi-function immediate speech that instantly translates speech in a first language into a second language and allows both parties to communicate without problems. The present invention relates to a translation device.

  In general, there are many instant translation devices and translation software, but most translation devices set a language and translate it into the set language, and the translated language is transmitted through the screen or speaker of the electric device. It is sent and translated instantly.

  When attending large international conferences and seminars, simultaneous translation headphones are usually provided so that the language of this speaker can be set to a specific channel so that it can be instantly translated into that language. It has become. In the instant interpretation method, the language that the speaker speaks is identified directly by the interpreter who interprets the language directly in the field, and the content translated into that language is delivered to the participant's headphones. Yes.

However, the immediate interpretation method described above has the following drawbacks.
1. Since the translated speech is received unilaterally and interactive communication between the two is not possible, if the receiving side wants to ask the calling side, the language sent by the receiving side cannot be immediately translated. I cannot make calls.
2. In order to achieve two-way immediate translation, it is necessary for both parties to wear the simultaneous interpretation headset provided at the conference, so simultaneous interpretation of personal conversations is difficult, which also hinders smooth communication It has become.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the Republic of China issue number M553001. As a conventional technique, as shown in FIG. 1, there is a technique capable of interactive simultaneous interpretation disclosed in the Republic of China notification number M553001 (Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, an input unit 21 for receiving first language speech information, a processing unit 22 for converting first language speech information into second language speech information, first language speech information, and second language speech. The first language includes a learning unit 23 that temporarily stores information and an output unit 24 that outputs second language speech information so that two conversational persons using different languages can talk through the interpreter immediately. The voice information is instantly translated into the second language voice information.

Taiwan Registration Bulletin M553001

  However, in the case where two talkers are talking face-to-face, the effect of the immediate translation can be obtained. However, the above idea is limited to direct face-to-face conversation. For this reason, when two talkers are having a conversation using a telephone, it is not possible to translate immediately and the situation is still very inconvenient.

  Therefore, the inventor finally researched and developed in related fields over many years, delved into the above-mentioned shortcomings, discussed, and finally sought a solution based on the above requirements through years of efforts. Completed the idea.

  The main object of the present invention is to provide an instant speech translation device, and in particular, instantly translate first language speech into second language speech when speaking remotely or face-to-face. A method and a multi-function immediate speech translation device when speaking on the phone or face to face.

  The purpose and function of the multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus of the present invention are realized by technologies such as a reception unit, a translation module, and an output unit.

  The reception unit is configured to receive the first language speech, identify the first language speech as a corresponding language, and form and output a corresponding first language signal. The first language is not limited to any language, and may be English, Spanish, or the like. The reception unit is connected to an identification unit for recognizing voices in a plurality of languages (English, Spanish, etc.). A setting button is connected to the identification unit, and the user can pass through the setting button. The priority order of the identification languages can be set in advance.

  The translation module is electrically connected to the reception unit, receives the first language signal from the reception unit, translates the first language signal, converts it into a corresponding second language signal, and converts the second language signal into the second language signal. A language signal is output.

  The output unit is connected to the translation module, and is configured to receive the second language signal of the translation module and to emit a sound corresponding to the second language.

  As a feature of the present invention, a radio module is connected to the translation module and the reception unit, and the radio module can wirelessly transmit a signal to the call device.

  Subsequently, when it is generated in different languages such as English, Spanish, Japanese, etc., using the setting button, for example, the language to be recognized first, the language to be recognized second, etc. The order of recognition languages can be preset. In this way, the identification unit sequentially identifies languages according to the user's identification language, so that after the reception unit receives voices of a plurality of languages, the speech signals are sequentially identified to generate language signals, and the order Send an audio signal to the street. The translation module translates the speech signal to generate a second language signal, transmits the second language speech from the call device or the output unit, and the user listens to the second language translated from a plurality of languages. Can do.

  By combining the above configurations, the user sends the first language voice to the reception unit, and after the reception unit receives the first language voice, the user recognizes the language corresponding to the first language voice and corresponds to the language. Create The first language signal is transmitted to the translation module, and after receiving the first language signal, the first language is translated into a predetermined second language, and the second language signal is generated and transmitted to the output unit. To do. The output unit receives the second language signal and transmits the second language sound to the user, so that the user can directly hear the second language sound.

  In addition, the user can communicate directly with the wireless module via the call device, and can translate immediately upon receipt or during a call. Specifically, when the reception unit receives a voice message in the first language of the user, the voice in the first language is automatically recognized as a corresponding first language signal and transmitted to the translation module. Is translated into a second language signal. The translation module then transmits the second language signal to the wireless module, the wireless module returns the second language signal to the call device, and the second language signal is converted to the second language via the call device. Then, the second language sound is transmitted to the person to be called. Thereby, not only can the voice in the second language be heard immediately by the calling device, but the voice in the second language is transmitted from the calling device. At the same time, the second language voice transmitted by the person to be called can be translated into the first language, and the voice translated into the first language can be heard immediately. As long as the translation device is used, the partner's language can be translated and communicated to the partner. This allows them to overcome language barriers and understand the language of the other, so they can completely overcome the fear of talking in an unfamiliar language.

  Further, the translation module includes a built-in language chip capable of translating a plurality of languages and an extension unit connected to the built-in language chip. The user can expand the language data built in the built-in language chip via the expansion unit, thereby improving the accuracy of translation.

  Further, the call device is provided with a mobile application (APP) unit corresponding to the wireless module in the headphone microphone, and the mobile application (APP) unit can directly input / output sound through the headphone microphone.

  By using the multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus of the present invention, a method for instantly translating a speech of a first language into a speech of a second language when speaking remotely or facing a face, and a telephone or face to It shows the excellent effect of being able to communicate smoothly when talking on face.

It is the schematic of the translation apparatus which concerns on Taiwan country registration gazette M553001. It is the schematic which shows preferable embodiment of this invention. It is a suitable application schematic diagram (1) of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a suitable application schematic diagram (2) of the embodiment of the present invention.

  For a clearer understanding of the purpose, utility, features, and structure of the present invention, a preferred embodiment is illustrated and described below with reference to that drawing.

  Reference is first made to FIG. 2 which is a schematic diagram illustrating a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 11, a translation module 12, an output unit 13, a wireless module 14, and a call device 15.

  The receiving unit 11 is configured to receive a first language voice, identify the first language voice as a corresponding language, and form and output a corresponding first language signal. The reception unit 11 is connected to an identification unit for recognizing voices in a plurality of languages, and can recognize languages such as English and Spanish. Further, a setting button is connected to the identification unit, and the user can set the priority order of the identification language in advance through the setting button.

  The translation module 12 is electrically connected to the reception unit 11, receives the first language signal from the reception unit 11, translates the first language signal, converts the first language signal into a corresponding second language signal, and A second language signal is output.

  The output unit 13 is connected to the translation module 12, receives the second language signal from the translation module 12, and emits a sound corresponding to the second language. For example, it is possible to use a personal microphone arranged in the seat of the international conference hall and transmit the second language voice through the personal microphone.

  A feature of the present invention is that a radio module 14 is connected to the translation module 12 and the reception unit 11, and the radio module 14 can wirelessly transmit a signal to the call device 15. The wireless module 14 may perform wireless transmission of a signal to the communication device 15 via Bluetooth (registered trademark).

  Subsequently, when sending in different languages such as English, Spanish, Japanese, etc., using the setting button, for example, the language to be recognized first, the language to be recognized second, etc. The order of recognition languages can be preset. In this way, the identification unit recognizes the language sequentially according to the user's identification language. Therefore, after the reception unit 11 receives the voices of a plurality of languages, the recognition unit sequentially recognizes the voice signals and generates a language signal. Audio signals can be transmitted in order. The translation module 12 translates the speech signal of the first language to generate the speech signal of the second language, and transmits the speech of the second language from the call device 15 or the output unit 13. Listen to the translated second language.

  By combining these configurations, the user can send the first language voice to the reception unit 11 in advance so that the reception unit 11 can automatically recognize the language, or manually set the reception language. You can also In the present embodiment, the first language uttered by the user is English speech, and the reception unit 11 recognizes the speech as English after receiving the English speech, converts the English speech into an English signal, and translates the translation module 12. Send to. The translation module 12 is set in advance to translate the transmitted English signal into a second audio signal (in this embodiment, set as a Chinese signal), and is translated into Chinese by the translation module 12 Is done. The translated Chinese signal is transmitted to the output unit 13, and the Chinese signal is transmitted from the output unit 13 in Chinese speech. This allows the user to hear Chinese voice directly.

  In other words, when two different language talkers talk to each other or when one person talks to many people, as long as one speaker uses the present invention, the other speaker uses the present invention. Regardless of whether or not it is possible to communicate directly with each other through this device. Even when the language spoken by each user is sent to both parties, it can be immediately translated into the language set for each user.

  Further, by using wireless communication between the call device 15 and the wireless module 14, immediate translation can be performed at the time of an incoming call or a call. For example, when the call target person is a Chinese user and an English user, when the Chinese user transmits a Chinese voice to the reception unit 11, the reception unit 11 indicates that the user has spoken Chinese. Is converted into a Chinese signal and sent to the translation module 12. In the translation module 12, the Chinese signal is translated into an English signal and transmitted to the wireless module 14. This English signal is transmitted to the call device 15 via the wireless module 14, and is transmitted to the call target person in English, so that the call target person can instantly hear the voice translated into English.

  Subsequently, when the person to be called transmits English speech, the user's call device wirelessly transmits the English speech to the wireless module 14, transmits the speech received by the wireless module 14 to the reception unit 11, and the reception unit 11 receives the speech. In the case of English, it is converted into an English signal, and the converted signal is sent to the translation module 12. The translation module 12 translates the Chinese signal corresponding to the English signal, the Chinese signal is transmitted from the wireless module 14 to the call device 15, and the call device 15 provides the translated Chinese voice directly to the user. Therefore, the user and the person to be called can communicate immediately by the present invention.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an application example (1) of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of an application example (2) of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the present invention may be designed as a headphone microphone 16, the present invention may be used for a part of the headphone 161 of the headphone microphone 16, or a part of the microphone 162 of the headphone bike 16. The present invention may be used as: In this way, by simultaneously listening to the set language, the user can immediately translate one language into the set language during the conversation.

  Therefore, as long as the user wears the headphone microphone 16, a one-to-one conversation or a one-to-many communication can be performed regardless of the transmitted language (the black arrow in FIG. 3 indicates the direction of voice transmission). Is). When the headphones 161 receive the voice of the speaker, the voice is translated into a language set by the user, and the voice of the set language is transmitted to the user. Since the user simply sends the sound to the microphone 162 and is automatically translated into the translated language sound set by the caller and transmitted, an immediate translation effect can be obtained.

  Furthermore, the user can listen to the other party's translated voice from a part of the headphones 161, and the microphone 162 can immediately translate the other party's voice and set the translation language so that it can be instantly translated into the other party's language. Can do. This allows users to communicate smoothly with other callers regardless of the user's language, and viewers and callees can select specific earphones or translation devices for large-scale lectures. There is no need to wear it. Moreover, since the user can set and speak the language used by the translation partner, the user is very convenient for one-to-one conversation or one-to-many communication.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the wireless module 14 and the communication device 15 in the headphone microphone 16 are transmitted and received wirelessly, and the user directly listens to the translation language set by the person to be called through the headphone microphone 16. It is also possible to translate and transmit the voice of the person to be called. As a result, both statements are translated into the set language, so that communication with the person to be called can be performed directly.

  In this way, the user can make a remote call via the communication device 15 and can translate both languages simultaneously when communicating with people in different languages, hindering communication with other companies. There is nothing. In addition, by using the present invention, simultaneous interpretation can be performed even in public lectures, and by connecting to an audio amplification device, many audiences can listen directly to the translated language. It is possible to completely overcome the fear that lectures will not be successful due to language barriers.

  In addition, by installing a voice amplifying device on a personal microphone in a large-scale lecture hall, the speaker can send it to the public while translating it into a specific language via the personal microphone. This problem can be greatly reduced.

  Moreover, since the translation module 12 includes a built-in language chip that can be translated into a plurality of languages and an extension unit connected to the built-in language chip, the user extends the language data of the built-in language chip via the extension unit. Therefore, more accurate translation can be performed.

  In addition, since the mobile device (APP) unit corresponding to the wireless module in the headphone microphone can be provided in the call device 15, the mobile application (APP) unit directly inputs or outputs sound via the earphone microphone. can do.

From the above, the “multifunctional immediate speech translation apparatus” of the present invention is closely related to the existing technology in the same type of prior art and has the following advantages.
1. Face-to-face simultaneous translation: Coordinate the reception unit, translation module, and output unit to eliminate inconvenient language problems in general conversation situations, and both sides receive or transmit translated languages at the same time Can solve the language barrier problem.
2. Simultaneous interpretation of remote calls: By freely transmitting a language signal via a call device and a wireless module to perform bidirectional immediate translation (listening and speaking), you can freely talk without being restricted by language differences can do.
3. Immediate Translation Lecture: No need to wear specific earphones or tune in to a specific channel, the caller can use the inventive microphone and speakerphone to translate the translated language directly to many viewers Can be communicated to.

  As a result of confirming domestic and foreign technical information documents related to the present invention as described above, it was clear that the same or similar structure did not exist before the present invention was made. For this reason, the inventive step and the practicality and practicality of similar products of the present invention are recognized. Therefore, the present invention satisfies the registration requirements under the Utility Model Law of “creativity”, “industrial applicability” and “inventive step”.

  The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and any use of the present invention and any equivalent structural changes are included in the scope of the utility model registration claim of the present invention. It is understood as a thing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Multi-functional immediate speech translation apparatus 11 Reception unit 12 Translation module 13 Output unit 14 Wireless module 15 Communication apparatus 16 Headphone microphone 161 Headphone 162 Microphone (Reference sign of prior art document)
2 Instant translation device 21 Input unit 22 Processing unit 23 Learning unit 24 Output unit

Claims (9)

Including a reception unit, a translation module, an output unit, and a communication device;
The reception unit receives a first language voice, identifies the first language voice as a corresponding language, and forms and outputs a corresponding first language signal;
The translation module is electrically connected to the reception unit, receives a first language signal from the reception unit, translates the first language signal, converts the first language signal into a corresponding second language signal, and Outputs a second language signal,
The output unit is connected to the translation module, receives a second language signal of the translation module, and emits a speech corresponding to the second language.
A wireless module is connected to the translation module and the reception unit,
The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus, wherein the wireless module is capable of wirelessly transmitting a signal to the call device.   The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus according to claim 1, which can be mounted in a headphone microphone.   The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus can be installed in a headphone portion of the headphone microphone and a microphone portion of the headphone microphone.   The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the call device is provided with a mobile application (APP) unit corresponding to a wireless module in a headphone microphone.   The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the wireless module performs wireless transmission of a signal to a communication device using Bluetooth (registered trademark).   The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the translation module includes a built-in language chip capable of translating a plurality of languages and an extension unit connected to the built-in language chip.   The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a speech amplifying apparatus is connected to the output unit.   The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an identification unit for identifying speech in a plurality of languages is connected to the reception unit.   The multi-function immediate speech translation apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a setting button is connected to the identification unit.