BG67582B1 - Translation services support system - Google Patents

Abstract

The translation services support system allows service users (2, 2.1, 2.n-1, 2n) to track and retrieve the materials to be translated which are available in a multilingual memory unit (11) as well as materials hosted in the Internet (3). The use of the translation services support system accelerates the delivery of translations across a wide area.

Description

Field of technique

With the growth of globalization processes, the multilingual document circulation is also growing, which is an integral part of business, social, cultural and scientific fields. The need for fast and quality translation in more and more languages places high demands on all translation companies.

Prior art

In an age where businesses can take advantage of the global marketplace using a global computer network (Internet), it is important that such businesses can easily search for business in multiple languages. Because of this, many businesses wish to have their web pages translated into multiple languages so that they can seek business in many different markets. Therefore, a system that can upload a web page and duplicate it in multiple languages is highly desirable. Moreover, the use of so many languages is highly desirable. Also, since much of the language on any web page is similar to that of other web pages, it is further desirable to use the translations of previously translated web pages to aid in the translation of other web pages. pages. Thus, the present invention reduces the burden on translators, whether it is translating web pages or other documents.

Furthermore, it would be advantageous if a system could be created that did not rely on a translation memory containing pairs of sentences in both the source and target languages. It would also be beneficial to have a translation system that minimizes the reliance on a human translator to correct the translation generated by machine-generated translation. Although reducing translator workload by using translations of previously translated documents and materials is beneficial, it is desirable to further reduce translator workload by implementing a system that compares a machine-generated target language translation to a source sentence to a database of human-generated target sentences. Thus, if a human-generated sentence is found, the human-generated sentence can be used instead of the machine-generated sentence because the human-generated target sentence is more likely to be a better-formed sentence than the machine-generated sentence . Sample machine translation works on units of data smaller than the sentences used in machine translation. An example machine translation uses a bilingual corpus to align not only sentences but also phrases or even words from the source language to the target language. If a target sentence matching the source sentence is not found, the target sentence can be constructed from phrases that have already been translated into different sentences stored in the translation memory. While well-defined machine translation, for example of a domain, can extract correct terms and phrases, it has a problem generating well-formed sentences.

A method and system for supporting translation services is known, disclosed in US patent application 20090204385. The system contains multiple clients that access a translation server network via a global computer network (Internet). It is connected to a translation server. It houses a localization block connected via file storage to a web server, a multilingual data storage block for translations, offline translators or online translators connected via the intranet. Users using the web browser access the web server through the global computer network. The e-services translation portal is connected to users who have the ability to set translation texts and store them in the data memory to create customer translation texts to be translated, also providing reports to the administrator and the text for shaping translations. As the number of customers increases, additional servers are brought online. The client documents to be translated are stored in the file block memory. Documents stored in the file block storage are subsequently processed by the localization block, where the documents are identified as a file type, ie. HTML, GIF, any with multiple file types word processor, text or spreadsheet. The file is then split into translatable and untranslatable sentences and stored in the translation data memory. Once the translated sentences of the file are identified, they are compared with previously translated sentences to find similar sentences that have already been translated. If one of them matches more than one previously translated sentence, the client's sentence that needs to be translated at that moment will be matched against the previous translation that has the highest frequency of use, either from the most recent or a user-specified single version or multiple previous versions of the translation. The partially translated document is also stored in the translation database. The translation of the partially translated document is then completed by an online translator or an offline translator, according to a workflow design established for the specific client. The formatting of the text for translations may indicate a specific translator that the client has engaged. The translator sets a unit price for his work. This device can be based on the number of words to be translated, the number of hours, etc. The customer selects a supplier based on a number of criteria, including but not limited to resumes, references, customer ratings, volume, location, expertise and the like, which information is transmitted to the customer by the server. Clients submit the translation text over the Internet to the translation server network, where it and the data memory are used to provide measurement of the translation text. The text size for translations is automatically calculated and broken down by a certain number of units. Then, based on the number of units and the translator's price per unit, a quote is provided to the customer through the server, which may also include a schedule and additional costs. Alternatively, the text for translations can be put up for bidding when the client submits their project to a select list of translators from whom bids are received.

After the client receives and approves a quote, the client submits a contract to the translator to perform the work. The selected translator then executes the contract electronically to accept the text for translation. The fact that the translator receives the translation text from the translation server network, partially translated, reduces the cost of translation services. The client, using its connection to the translation server network via the Internet, can track the progress of the translation text, perform interim reviews, provide interim approvals and, through the use of log files, access an audit trail.

It is characteristic of the known method and system that the translation information is from own translations, which are stored in the respective memories and they are used for new translations. In addition, the client can be informed about the status of the assigned translation, which slows down the translation transmission process.

Technical essence of the invention

The task of the invention is to create a translation service support system that has an expanded scope, increased speed and use of the latest publications on the translated topic, and the client is notified immediately when the translation is completed.

The translation support system contains a web browser through which multiple client devices are connected via a global computer network (Internet) to a network translation server. In it are a web server to which an administrative server is simultaneously connected, a first memory block which is connected through a localization block, a second database which is connected through a second server to the web server. The localization block is connected via a second multilingual memory to a machine translation block. The system also has a block for checking and creating documents. The translation service support system differs from the known ones in that an administrative server is simultaneously connected to the document verification and drafting unit and the machine translation unit. The web server is connected through a search server to the multilingual memory and the global computer network Internet. The unit for machine translations is also connected to the unit for verification and formatting of documents.

Explanation of the attached figure

An exemplary implementation of the translation service support system, subject of the present invention, is shown in the attached figure, where:

Figure 1 is a block diagram of the translation support system.

Examples of implementation of the invention

The translation service support system contains a web browser 1 through which multiple client devices 2; 2.1; 2.n-1; 2n are connected via the global computer network (Internet) 3 to a network server for translations 4. In it are a web server 5, to which an administrative server 6 is simultaneously connected, a first memory block 7, which is connected via a localization block 8 to a second database 9, which is connected through a second server 10 to a web server 5. The localization unit 8 is connected through a second multilingual memory 11 to a machine translation unit 12. The system also has a document verification and formatting unit 13. The support system translation services differs from the known ones in that the administrative server 6 is simultaneously connected to the document verification and formatting unit 13 and the machine translation unit 12. The web server 5 is connected via a search server 14 to the multilingual memory 11 and the global computer network Internet 3. The unit for machine translations 12 is also connected to the unit for verification and preparation of documents 13.

System action

The translation agency through the administrative server 6 can appoint several independent contractors who work in the agency on the basis of translation work. Translation agency 6 can also employ a number of salary translators, including hourly and salaried employees. The administrator of such a translation agency may also have many different clients 2, 2.1 that have many small text files and various large text files that need translation into another language. To effectively match a translator with a client text file and translate the largest possible volume of client texts, the translation support system is applied to manage the translation workflow.

Figure 1 depicts a block diagram of one implementation of the translation service support system for managing the translation workflow of an agency for a workflow between an administrator, multiple clients, and a machine translator. With a brand new 2.1 XCN client, it connects through the browser 1, the Internet 3, the network server 4 with the administration server 6 with the administrator. It contracts with customers 2 for transfers by clicking on the terms of an agreement to which there are non-disclosure and confidentiality terms.

The administrator uploads a client text file and a client profile to the web server 5, which is in communication with the second server 10, the location block 8, the multi-language memory block 12, connected to the machine translator 11. When a client uploads a new document to the website, the administrator selects it, by checking the corresponding box and then clicking on the "send to translator" button to send the job to a translator, thereby accepting the job and notifying the client.

Furthermore, the search block 14 after "handover to translator" starts to search the Internet 3 by keywords; parts of phrases; sentences and meaningful expressions of the language to be translated and the received materials deliver them to the multilingual memory 11, which is used by the machine translator 12.

A customer can upload up to five text files, also known as documents, simultaneously. Documents submitted by the customer are displayed on the Submitted Jobs screen. Likewise, completed tasks are displayed when clicking on the Submitted Tasks button. At any time, the administrator through the administration server 6 can change an administration message that looks the same for all clients.

After the translation is ready, the machine translation unit 12 sends it to the checking and formatting unit 13 and from there to the second server 10. The administrator through the administrative server 6 receives a message about the finished translation, the size and generates an invoice for the specific work or completed tasks, such indicates the customer's name, the translation order number, the name of the documents being billed, the number of words for each and the total cost. All of this is done automatically, eliminating the need for manual data entry to generate invoices for completed tasks. After the payment of the invoice by the customer 2, the transfer is sent simultaneously to the customer 2, to the first memory block 7 and to the multilingual memory block 11.

When the client repeatedly uses the translation agency, it registers it under a code number, for example 2.1 XCN and the personal telephone number - LTN or another similar.

This client 2.1 XCN can submit the materials to the localization unit 8 by itself. It has the ability to monitor the translation process and upon completion of the translation material with code number XCN and LTN - the personal telephone number, the network translation server 4 sends a signal to the client 2.1 XCN on the personal phone number. The customer 2.1 can download the translation material and when he receives the invoice pay it. Translation materials are stored in the first memory block 7 for up to three months. During this time, the 2.1 XCN customer can use the translation materials whenever they want. They are then archived. Separate parts of them are used by the machine translator 12 for new translations.

When the 2.1 XCN client signals to check the translation status and if it is not ready, the administration server 6 responds with "NO".

The translation service support system provides its clients with the best possible quality, in the shortest period of time, at the lowest possible price, at all times, quality translations.

The translation support system provides management of the translation workflow, which can be fully automated or semi-automated through electronic or other means. The degree of automated implementation is a function of the needs of the translation agency and is not limited by the disclosed implementation.

Claims (1)

A system for supporting translation services, containing a web browser, through which a plurality of client devices are connected via a global computer network - the Internet to a network server for translations, in which are a web server to which an administrative server is simultaneously connected, a first block of memory, which is connected through a localization unit to a second database which is connected through a second server to the web server, the localization unit is connected through a second multilingual memory to a machine translation unit, and the system also has a document verification and formatting unit, characterized in that the administrative server (6) is simultaneously connected to the document verification and formatting unit (13) and the machine translation unit (12), and the web server (5) is connected via a search server (14) to the multilingual memory (11) and the global computer network (3), with the machine translation unit (12) also connected to the document verification and formatting unit (13)