JP7246795B1 - Information processing device, method, program, and system - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to streamline the creation of translated comics. A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure arranges at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area forming a screen. means for forming a screen and for arranging one or more second texts that are translation results of the first text in a second area different from the first area; Functioning as means for updating the display range of the region, means for specifying the target text, which is one of the second texts, in accordance with user instructions, and means for making the target text editable after specifying the target text, The target text is included in the display range of the updated second area. [Selection drawing] Fig. 4

Description

The present disclosure relates to an information processing device, method, program, and system.

In order to provide comics created in one language to users of other languages, translated comics are sometimes created. In order to create high-quality translated comics, it is necessary to rewrite the typesetting work and complement the backgrounds, etc., in addition to translating the text. The text contained in the comic is enormous, and it is inefficient to do all these works manually.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique for translating an original text to generate a translated text, and inserting the translated text into the balloon portion of a cartoon whose original text has been deleted based on the range of the detected balloon portion to generate a translated comic. It is

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-022269

A comic is an advanced fusion of pictures and letters. In addition, the writing order of characters (vertical writing, horizontal writing), the number of characters required to express the same amount of information, and the like may differ between languages. Therefore, simply translating and replacing the character strings contained in the comic may cause a deviation from the expression intended by the creator, and may degrade the quality of the translated comic.

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the translation is inserted into the balloon. However, comics sometimes include character strings that are placed outside speech balloons, and the technology cannot be applied to such character strings as they are.

An object of the present disclosure is to streamline the work of creating translated comics.

A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure is means for placing at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area configuring a screen. , means for forming a screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area; means for updating the display range of the target The text is included in the display range of the updated second area.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram showing the configuration of the client device of the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server of this embodiment. 1 is an explanatory diagram of one aspect of the present embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the text database of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of information processing according to the embodiment; It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed in the information processing of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen displayed in the information processing of this embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a translated comic creation support screen in Modification 1; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of the translation comic creation support screen in Modification 1; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a data structure of a dictionary database of modification 2; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a dictionary information editing screen in modification 2;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings for describing the embodiments, in principle, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description thereof will be omitted.

(1) Configuration of information processing system The configuration of the information processing system will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the information processing system 1 includes a client device 10 and a server 30 .
The client device 10 and server 30 are connected via a network (for example, the Internet or an intranet) NW.

The client device 10 is an example of an information processing device that transmits requests to the server 30 . The client device 10 is, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, or a personal computer. The client device 10 can be used by, for example, the following users.
・Publishers of comics (including members of publishing companies)
・Comic translators (including members of translation companies)
・Comic creators (including members of production companies)
・Comic distributors (including members of publishing distributors or electronic distributors)

The server 30 is an example of an information processing device that provides the client device 10 with a response in response to a request transmitted from the client device 10 . Server 30 is, for example, a server computer.

(1-1) Configuration of Client Apparatus The configuration of the client apparatus will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the client device of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the client device 10 includes a storage device 11, a processor 12, an input/output interface 13, and a communication interface . The client device 10 is connected to the display 21 .

Storage device 11 is configured to store programs and data. The storage device 11 is, for example, a combination of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and storage (eg, flash memory or hard disk).

Programs include, for example, the following programs.
・Program of OS (Operating System) ・Program of application that executes information processing (e.g., web browser, application for supporting the creation of translated comics)

The data includes, for example, the following data.
・Databases referenced in information processing ・Data obtained by executing information processing (that is, execution results of information processing)

The processor 12 is a computer that implements the functions of the client device 10 by activating programs stored in the storage device 11 . Processor 12 is, for example, at least one of the following:
・CPU (Central Processing Unit)
・GPU (Graphic Processing Unit)
・ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit)
・FPGA (Field Programmable Array)

The input/output interface 13 acquires information (for example, user instructions) from an input device connected to the client device 10 and outputs information (for example, an image signal) to an output device connected to the client device 10. Configured.

Input devices are, for example, keyboards, pointing devices, touch panels, or combinations thereof.
Output devices are, for example, the display 21, speakers, or a combination thereof.

Communication interface 14 is configured to control communications between client device 10 and an external device (eg, server 30).

The display 21 is configured to display images (still images or moving images). The display 21 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

(1-2) Server Configuration The server configuration will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the server 30 includes a storage device 31, a processor 32, an input/output interface 33, and a communication interface .

Storage device 31 is configured to store programs and data. Storage device 31 is, for example, a combination of ROM, RAM, and storage (eg, flash memory or hard disk).

Programs include, for example, the following programs.
・OS program ・Application program that executes information processing

The data includes, for example, the following data.
・Databases referenced in information processing ・Execution results of information processing

The processor 32 is a computer that implements the functions of the server 30 by activating programs stored in the storage device 31 . Processor 32 is, for example, at least one of the following:
・CPU
・GPU
・ASICs
・FPGA

The input/output interface 33 is configured to acquire information (for example, user instructions) from an input device connected to the server 30 and output information (for example, an image signal) to an output device connected to the server 30. be.
Input devices are, for example, keyboards, pointing devices, touch panels, or combinations thereof.
An output device is, for example, a display.

Communication interface 34 is configured to control communication between server 30 and an external device (eg, client device 10).

(2) One aspect of the embodiment One aspect of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of one aspect of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the server 30 provides a screen including a first comic area C1, a second comic area C2, a first text table area L1, and a second text table area L2 (translated comic creation support screen). ) is displayed on the display 21 of the client device 10 . Each region can also be called a "pane".

The server 30 stores, in the first comic area C1, comic images (hereinafter referred to as "first A text table listing the first texts T10b to T13b extracted from the first comic image (hereinafter referred to as a "first text table") is placed in the first text table area L1. Deploy. In the first comic area C1, the contents included in the display range of the plurality of first comic images forming a specific group (one episode or multiple episodes) of the comic work are displayed. The plurality of first comic images are ordered with respect to each other. A plurality of first comic images can be continuously displayed in the first comic area C1. For example, the image of the lower part of the preceding page and the image of the upper part of the succeeding page of the two consecutive pages may be simultaneously displayed in the first comic area C1. The plurality of first texts are ordered relative to each other, for example, according to the order of appearance in the first comic image. The top first text is arranged in the top row of the first text table, and the first texts are arranged in lower order in the first text table.

In the second comic area C2, the server 30 places a base image based on the first comic image (for example, the first comic image or an image obtained by processing the first comic image) with the translation result of the first text (machine translation or A comic image (hereinafter referred to as a "second comic image") in which T20a to T23a (hereinafter referred to as a "second text") are superimposed, and a second text table area L2 includes a second text table area L2. A text table listing two texts T20b to T23b (hereinafter referred to as a "second text table") is arranged. In the second comic area C2, the contents included in the display range of the plurality of second comic images forming a specific group (one episode or multiple episodes) of the comic work are displayed. The plurality of second comic images are ordered with respect to each other. A plurality of second comic images can be continuously displayed in the second comic area C2. The plurality of second texts are ordered relative to each other according to the order of the corresponding first texts. The first second text is arranged in the top row of the second text table, and the second texts are arranged in lower order in the second text table. Here, in the second comic image, the first text included in the first comic image may be maintained individually or collectively, or may be deleted.

The server 30 interlocks and controls the display ranges of the first comic area C1, the second comic area C2, the first text table area L1, and the second text table area L2. control what is displayed in these areas so that the text displayed in the
As a first example, when the user of the client device 10 selects one of the second texts, the server 30 sets the display position of the second text in the second comic area C2 to the vicinity of the center of the second comic area C2 ("second The display range of the second comic area C2 is updated so as to approach the "reference position in the second comic area C2"). Similarly, the server 30 causes the display position of the selected second text in the second text table area L2 to approach the vicinity of the center of the second text table area L2 (an example of the "reference position in the second text table area L2"). The display range of the second text table area L2 is updated as follows.

As a second example, when the user of the client device 10 changes (for example, scrolls) the display range of the second comic area C2, the server 30 selects the second text located near the center of the updated display range. Furthermore, the server 30 updates the display range of the second text table area L2 so that the display position of the selected second text in the second text table area L2 approaches the center of the second text table area L2.

As a third example, when the user of the client device 10 changes (for example, scrolls) the display range of the second text table area L2, the server 30 selects the second text located near the center of the updated display range. Furthermore, the server 30 updates the display range of the second comic area C2 so that the display position of the selected second text in the second comic area C2 approaches the center of the second comic area C2.

In any of the above examples, the server 30 updates the display range of the first comic area C1 to overlap (for example, match) the display range of the second comic area C2, and updates the display range of the first text table area L1. is updated so as to overlap (for example, match) the display range of the second text table area L2. Alternatively, when the display range of the first comic area C1 is changed, the server 30 may cause the display range of the second comic area C2 to overlap (for example, match) the display range of the first comic area C1 after updating. , and an instruction to change the display range of the second comic area C2 may be performed. Similarly, when the display range of the first text table area L1 is changed, the server 30 overlaps the display range of the second text table area L2 with the updated display range of the first text table area L1 (for example, The control of the third example may be performed on the assumption that the display range of the second text table area L2 has been updated to match) and the change of the display range of the second text table area L2 has been instructed.

The server 30 displays each of the second texts (for example, text objects such as text boxes) displayed in the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2 with dashed lines indicating that the second texts are selectable. Set to a framed state (an example of “first mode”). This allows the user of the client device 10 to easily recognize the second text. The plurality of second texts are also ordered with respect to each other. The user of the client device 10 can select any one of the second texts by, for example, a click operation, a tap operation, or up/down or left/right key input, and the server 30 responds to the user's instruction to select the second text. Update the display range of each area accordingly. Further, as described above, when the user performs an operation (for example, a scrolling operation) to change the display range of one of the areas, the server 30 changes the display range of the updated second comic area C2 or second text table area L2. Select any second text from The server 30 identifies the selected second text (hereinafter referred to as “target text”) according to the user instruction received from the client device 10 .

The server 30 attaches, for example, a solid-line frame to the target texts (the text T21a and the text T21b in the example of FIG. 4) displayed in the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2 instead of the above-described dashed-line frame. (an example of the "second mode"). This allows the user of the client device 10 to easily distinguish between the current target text and other second texts.

After specifying the target text, the server 30 makes the target text editable. The user of the client device 10 can change, add, or delete the target text by operating the keyboard, for example.

As described above, in the information processing system 1 of the present embodiment, the server 30 updates the display range of each area constituting the screen and specifies the target text in accordance with an instruction from the user of the client device 10 . The target text is included in the updated display ranges of the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2. As a result, the target text is changed and the display range of each area is updated by one user instruction, so that the burden of input operations imposed on the user in text translation or translation proofreading work can be reduced. can. In other words, the information processing system 1 of the present embodiment can streamline the work of creating translated comics.

(3) Database The database of this embodiment will be described. The following databases are stored in the storage device 31.

(3-1) Text Database The text database of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the text database of this embodiment.

Records representing text information are registered in the text database. The text information is information related to the text that appears in the comic work before translation (hereinafter referred to as "original text").
The text database may be constructed for each comic work, or may be constructed over a plurality of comic works.

As shown in FIG. 5, the text database has a "text ID" field, an "appearing page" field, an "original text" field, a "translation text" field, a "format" field, and an "arrangement mode" field. and a "replace with" field. Each field is associated with each other.

A text ID is stored in the "text ID" field. The text ID is information identifying the original text corresponding to the record.

Appearance page information is stored in the "appearance page" field. Appearing page information is information about the page in which the original text corresponding to the record is described.

The “original text” field stores original text information. The original text information indicates the content of the original text corresponding to the record.

The “translation text” field stores translation text information. The translated text information indicates the content of the translation result of the original text corresponding to the record.

The "format" field stores format information. Format information is information about the format of the original text corresponding to the record. The format of the text will be discussed later. Each record may also store information about the format of the translated text of the original text corresponding to the record.

The "placement mode" field stores placement mode information. The placement mode information is information on the placement mode of the original text corresponding to the record. How the text is arranged will be described later. Each record may also store information about the layout of the translated text of the original text corresponding to the record.

The "replacement target" field stores a replacement target flag. The replacement target flag indicates whether or not the original text corresponding to the record is the text to be replaced (that is, deleted in the process of creating the second comic image) with the corresponding translation text.

(4) Information processing Information processing according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a flow chart of information processing in this embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in information processing according to this embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed during information processing according to this embodiment.

The information processing of the present embodiment can be started, for example, by the client device 10 requesting the server 30 for assistance in creating a translated comic based on an instruction from a user (a comic translator, for example).

As shown in FIG. 6, the server 30 displays information (S130).
Specifically, the server 30 generates information necessary for displaying a translated comic creation support screen on the display 21 of the client device 10 and transmits the information to the client device 10 . As an example, the server 30 sends information that can specify the display contents in each of the first comic area C1, the second comic area C2, the first text table area L1, and the second text table area L2 shown in FIG. Send to device 10 . Based on the information received from the server 30 , the client device 10 displays a translated comic creation support screen on the display 21 .

The server 30 may acquire the first comic image displayed in the first comic area C<b>1 from, for example, an external device (which may include the client device 10 ), or may read it from the storage device 31 . The server 30 extracts the first text table displayed in the first text table area L1, for example, the first text from the first comic image by OCR (Optical Character Recognition) (which may include AI OCR) processing, and the extraction result can be created by aligning Alternatively, the server 30 may extract text by applying a trained model to input data based on the first comic image. That is, for example, it can be constructed by supervised learning using a learning data set including input data for learning based on comic images and teacher data based on text included in the comic images. According to such a trained model, it is possible to extract, for example, text written in a special font, text corresponding to handwritten characters, and the like, which are difficult to extract by OCR processing.

The server 30 may create the second comic image displayed in the second comic area C2 by superimposing the second text corresponding to the first text extracted from the first comic image on the first comic image. good. The server 30 may create the second text table displayed in the second text table area T2 by arranging the second text corresponding to the first text extracted from the first comic image.

The second comic image may be a combination of an image (hereinafter referred to as "intermediate image") and a text object (that is, second text) placed on the intermediate image. In other words, the second comic image may be generated in a state in which the content, format, layout, etc. of the second text can be edited. In this case, the server 30 may integrate the intermediate image and the text object as one image file in accordance with an instruction (for example, work completion instruction) from the user of the client device 10 . Further, the intermediate image is an image (that is, a layered multiple images), or one image (file) generated by integrating them.

Moreover, the server 30 may specify any one of the plurality of second texts as the target text in step S130. As a first example, the server 30 identifies, as the target text, the second text whose order is at the top among the ordered plurality of second texts. As a second example, the server 30 identifies, as the target text, the second text with the latest editing date and time identified by log information, which will be described later, among the plurality of second texts. As a third example, the server 30 identifies the second text specified by the user among the plurality of second texts as the target text. Alternatively, in step S130, the server 30 may not specify the target text.

The server 30 may generate the second text by performing machine translation processing on the first text itself, or may acquire the second text from an external device (which may include the client device 10). The external device may acquire the first text from the server 30 and perform machine translation processing on the first text, or may present the first text to the translator and receive the second text from the translator. input may be accepted. Further, a user (eg, a translator) of the client device 10 can edit the second text placed in the second comic image or the second text table as desired. The server 30 updates the translation text information contained in the corresponding record in the text database (FIG. 5) according to the generation or editing of the second text.

Also, the server 30 may estimate the attribute of the first text corresponding to the second text, and control the format or layout of the second text based on the estimation result. Attributes of text can include, for example, text formatting, alignment, source, or a combination thereof.

The format of the text can include, for example, at least one of the following:
・Font size ・Font type ・Font color ・Line spacing ・Character spacing ・Horizontal/vertical writing settings

The text placement mode can include, for example, at least one of the following.
・Position of text (for example, the position of a representative point (e.g., center point) of a text, or a character string or characters that make up the text)
・Inclination of the text (for example, how much the writing direction of the characters that make up the text is inclined with respect to the vertical or horizontal direction of the comic image)
・Size of text object ・Shape of text object

The source of the text may be, for example, whether the extracted text comes from a character (e.g., corresponds to a character's dialogue or thoughts), or from sound effects or onomatopoeia (i.e., non-verbal sounds, or language of motion). ), In addition, text derived from animal sounds, descriptive text, etc. may be further determined as the source of the text.

As a first example, the server 30 matches the format of the second text with the format of the first text corresponding to the second text. In addition, the server 30 determines the position (coordinates in the image), tilt, or size of the second text (object) based on the position, tilt, or size of the first text (object) corresponding to the second text. Determine (e.g. match).

As a second example, when the first text is in a vertically written language (for example, Japanese) and is translated into text in a horizontally written language (for example, English), the server 30 translates the second text character by character, Alternatively, each word may be arranged vertically. As a result, the second text can be arranged in an easy-to-read manner without significantly disturbing the layout of the first text corresponding to the second text. In the example where the second text is arranged vertically one word at a time, if the number of characters constituting the word exceeds the threshold, the server 30 divides the word by hyphenation so that the number of characters constituting one line becomes excessive. You may try not to have too many.

As a third example, when the text area in which the first text is described is arranged in the balloon area, the server 30 sets the second text corresponding to the first text to the extent that the second text does not protrude from the balloon area. Controls the formatting and alignment of the secondary text. For example, the server 30 sets the position and size so that the second text (object) fits within the balloon area, and maximizes the font size within the range where the second text fits within the set object. However, an upper limit may be set for the font size so that the font size of some second texts is not extremely large compared to other second texts.

As a fourth example, contrary to the above-described third example, the server 30 sets the second text corresponding to the first text to the The format and layout of the second text are controlled while allowing it to protrude from the balloon area. For example, the server 30 sets the position and size so that the size of the second text (object) is larger than the balloon area (for example, the text box in which the second text is written protrudes from the balloon area), and sets Maximize the font size so that the second text fits in the bounded object. This makes it possible to ensure the readability of the second text even when reading the comic on a small-screen device such as a smartphone.

As a fifth example, server 30 determines the format and layout of the second text using the trained model. This trained model is applied to input data based on, for example, at least one of the following information to infer optimal formatting or placement of the second text.
・First comic image ・Identification result of balloon area where text area before translation is placed ・Result of estimating attributes of text before translation ・Result of judging the type of text before translation ・Second text Such a trained model includes, for example, input data for learning generated based on the comic image for learning, and the format or layout of the second text corresponding to the first text included in the comic image for learning. can be constructed by performing supervised learning using a training data set containing teacher data that indicates the result of human optimization.

After step S130, the server 30 acquires a user instruction (S131).
Specifically, when the user of the client device 10 performs an operation on the translated comic creation support screen displayed on the display 21 in step S130, the client device 10 transmits a user instruction corresponding to the operation to the server 30. Send. The server 30 acquires user instructions transmitted from the client device 10 .

Here, user instructions are classified into, for example, a first type instruction, a second type instruction, a third type instruction, or other instructions.

The first type of user instruction is any of the areas (the first comic area C1, the second comic area C2, the first text table area L1, and the second text table area L2) forming the screen displayed on the display 21. This is an instruction to change the display range (that is, the range of the displayed comic image or text table). As an example, the first type of user instruction is, for example, a scrolling operation (for example, a page down key, or pressing the page up key).

The second type of user instruction is an instruction to select any second text. As a first example, the second type of user instruction is an operation of selecting the second text within the display range of either the second comic area C2 or the second text table area L2 (for example, selecting the second text using a pointer). selection). As a second example, the second type of user instruction may be an operation (for example, pressing up, down, left, or right keys) to select a second text immediately before or after the target text is specified. As a third example, any second text may be selected using, for example, ID (number or link) designation, or keyword search.

The third type of user instruction is an instruction to start editing the text being selected (target text). As an example, the third type of user instruction may be pressing a predetermined key (eg, pressing the Enter key or any character key).

If the user instruction acquired in step S131 corresponds to the first type instruction, the server 30 updates the display range (S132).
Specifically, server 30 updates the display range of a part of the screen displayed on display 21 in accordance with the user's instruction acquired in step S131.
As an example, the server 30 identifies the area instructed to change the display range (hereinafter referred to as "target area") based on the content of the user's instruction (for example, the operation type, the operated object, or a combination thereof). do. The server 30 stores information (for example, page number, frame number, height within a page, text number, or a combination thereof) that can specify the changed display range of the target area as the current display range and the user's instruction. (for example, operation type, direction, amount, or a combination thereof). Then, the server 30 changes the display range of the target area. The server 30 also changes the display range of other areas as needed. For example, when the target area is the second comic area C2, the server 30 also controls the display range of the first comic area C1 in conjunction. The same is true vice versa. Further, when the target area is the second text table area L2, the server 30 also controls the display range of the first text table area L1 in conjunction. The same is true vice versa.

After step S132, the server 30 identifies the target text (S133).
Specifically, server 30 identifies any one of the second texts included in the display range updated in step S132 as the target text. As a first example, when the display range of the second comic area C2 is changed in step S132, the server 30 displays the second text located near the reference position (for example, the center) of the updated second comic area C2. , to identify it as the target text. As a second example, when the display range of the second text table area L2 is changed in step S132, the server 30 sets the second text table area L2 located near the reference position (for example, the center) of the updated second text table area L2. Identifies text as subject text.

After step S133, the server 30 updates the display range (S134).
Specifically, the server 30 updates the display range of the area whose display range has not been updated in step S132, based on the target text identification result in step S133. As a first example, when the display range of the second comic area C2 is updated in step S132, the server 30 first places the target text near the reference position (for example, the center) of the second text table area L2. 2 Update the display range of the text table area L2. Furthermore, the server 30 also controls the display range of the first text table area L1 in conjunction. As a second example, when the display range of the second text table area L2 is updated in step S132, the server 30 places the target text near the reference position (for example, the center) of the second comic area C2. 2 Update the display range of the comic area C2. Furthermore, the server 30 also controls the display range of the first comic area C1 in conjunction.

Further, in the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2, the server 30 sets a solid-line frame around the target text identified in step S133, and sets a broken-line frame around the second text other than the target text. .
After step S134, server 30 waits for the next user instruction.

For example, if the user of the client device 10 performs a downward scrolling operation (an example of a “first type user instruction”) on the first comic area C1 or the second comic area C2 on the screen shown in FIG. do. In this case, the server 30 updates the display contents of the first comic area C1, the second comic area C2, the first text table area L1, and the second text table area L2, as shown in FIG.

The server 30 arranges the first comic image including T12a to T14a in the first comic area C1, and lists the first texts T12b to T14b extracted from the first comic image in the first text table area L1. Place the first text table.

The server 30 arranges the second comic image in which the second texts T22a to T24a are superimposed on the base image based on the first comic image in the second comic area C2, and arranges the second text T22a to T24a in the second text table area L2. A second text table in which two texts T22b to T24b are listed is arranged.

The server 30 attaches, for example, a solid-line frame to the specified target text (the second text T22a in the example of FIG. 7) instead of the aforementioned broken-line frame. This allows the user of the client device 10 to easily distinguish between the current target text and other second texts.

If the user instruction acquired in step S131 corresponds to the second type of user instruction, the server 30 specifies the target text (S135).
Specifically, the server 30 identifies the second text selected by the user instruction acquired in step S131 as the target text.

After step S135, the server 30 updates the display range (S136).
Specifically, the server 30 updates the display range of each area based on the result of specifying the target text in step S135. The server 30 updates the display range of the second comic area C2 so that the target text is positioned near the reference position (for example, the center) of the second comic area C2. Furthermore, the server 30 also controls the display range of the first comic area C1 in conjunction. The server 30 updates the display range of the second text table area L2 so that the target text is positioned near the reference position (for example, the center) of the second text table area L2. Furthermore, the server 30 also controls the display range of the first text table area L1 in conjunction.

Furthermore, in the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2, the server 30 sets a solid-line frame around the target text specified in step S135, and sets a broken-line frame around the second text other than the target text. .
After step S136, the server 30 waits for the next user instruction.

If the user instruction acquired in step S131 corresponds to the third type of instruction, the server 30 edits the text (S137).
Specifically, the client device 10 receives edit contents for the current target text from the user. The client device 10 transmits to the server 30 information that can specify the edited content. The server 30 identifies the edited content based on the acquired information.

Here, editing of the target text can include at least one of the following.
・Delete, change, or add characters to the target text ・Change the attribute of the target text ・Delete the target text (object) return to

Here, the server 30 displays the second text other than the target text displayed in the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2 in a translucent state during execution of step S137 (that is, during editing of the target text). (an example of the “third mode”). As a result, the user of the client device 10 can easily distinguish between the current target text and other second texts, and can easily recognize that the current target text is being edited. Similarly, during execution of step S137, the server 30 selects a comic image that does not contain the target text in the second comic area C2 (for example, a frame different from the frame in which the target text appears, or a page in which the target text appears). different pages) may be set to a translucent state.

After step S137, the server 30 updates the text (S138).
Specifically, server 30 edits the target text according to the editing content specified in step S137, and reflects the editing results in second comic area C2 and second text table area L2.
After step S138, server 30 waits for the next user instruction.

For example, assume that the user of the client device 10 has edited the text T21a or the text T21b on the screen shown in FIG. In this case, the server 30 may update the text T21a or text T21b in the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2 according to the editing result, as shown in FIG.

The server 30 may generate log information in which the content of editing of the target text is associated with the date and time, and store the log information in the storage device 31 (that is, automatically record the log information). As a result, even if the user of the client device 10 does not perform an operation for saving the edited content, it is possible to reliably save the data of the translated comic in which the latest edited content is reflected. In addition, the server 30 reflects all edit contents corresponding to the log information up to the date and time specified by the user of the client device 10 in the initial file of the translated comic. can also be reproduced. Also, the server 30 may save the translated comic at any point in time as a file separate from the initial file. This enables version management of translated comics.

If the user instruction obtained in step S131 is different from any of the first to third types of instructions, the server 30 performs processing according to the user instruction and waits for the next user instruction.

The server 30 ends the information processing in FIG. 6 in response to an instruction from the user of the client device 10 (for example, an instruction to finish creating the translated comic).

(5) Summary As described above, the server 30 of the present embodiment arranges the first comic image in the first comic area C1 constituting the translation comic creation support screen, and places the first comic image in the first text table area L1. Place the first text extracted from one comic image. The server 30 arranges at least the second text corresponding to the first text in the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2 forming the screen. The server 30, in accordance with the user's instruction, displays the first area (here, the first comic area C1 and the first text table area L1) and the second area (here, the second comic area C2 and the second text table area L2). ) and specify the target text. The target text is included in the updated display range of the second area. After specifying the target text, the server 30 makes the target text editable. As a result, the target text is changed and the display range of each area is updated by one user instruction, so that the burden of input operations imposed on the user in text translation or translation proofreading work can be reduced. can. In other words, the information processing system 1 of the present embodiment can streamline the work of creating translated comics.

In response to the user's instruction to select any of the second texts as the target text, the server 30 moves the display position of the target text in the second comic region C2 closer to the reference position (for example, the center) in the second comic region. The display range of the second comic area C2 may be updated. As a result, the display position of the target text in the second comic area C2 is stabilized, so that the target text can be easily recognized by the user while suppressing eye movements imposed on the user.

The server 30 may update the display range of the second comic area C2 in response to a user instruction to change the display range of the second comic area C2, and specify the target text from the updated display range. Thereby, the user can change the target text in addition to the display range of the second comic area C2 by, for example, scrolling the second comic area C2.

The server 30 may update the display range of the second text table area L2 so as to include the target text specified based on the user's instruction to change the display range of the second comic area C2. As a result, the user can change the display range and target text of the second text table area L2 in addition to the display range of the second comic area C2 by, for example, scrolling the second comic area C2.

In response to a user instruction to select any second text as a target text, the server 30 sets the display position of the target text in the second text table region L2 to the reference position (for example, the center ), the display range of the second text table area L2 may be updated. As a result, the display position of the target text in the second text table area L2 is stabilized, so that the user can easily recognize the target text while suppressing eye movements imposed on the user.

The server 30 may update the display range of the second text table area L2 in response to a user instruction to change the display range of the second text table area L2, and identify the target text from the updated display range. . Thereby, the user can change the target text in addition to the display range of the second text table area L2 by, for example, scrolling the second text table area L2.

The server 30 may set each of the second texts displayed in the second area to the first mode (for example, a state in which a dashed frame is attached). This allows the user of the client device 10 to easily recognize the second text.

The server 30 may set the target text displayed in the second area to a second mode different from the first mode (for example, a state in which a solid-line frame is attached). This allows the user of the client device 10 to easily distinguish between the target text and other second texts.

The server 30 may set the second text other than the target text displayed in the second area to a third mode different from the first mode during editing of the target text. As a result, the user of the client device 10 can easily distinguish between the current target text and other second texts, and can easily recognize that the current target text is being edited.

The server 30 updates the target text displayed in the second comic area in accordance with the editing of the target text in the second text table. As a result, the user of the client device 10 can arrange the edited second text in the second comic image simply by editing the second text on the second text table.

The user indication may be a different user indication than selecting the second text with the pointer. As a result, any of the second texts displayed on the display 21 can be selected by another input operation (for example, key input) without selecting the second text with the pointer (for example, by clicking or tapping the second text (object)). is selected as the target text, and the target text can be edited.

The user instruction different from the selection of the second text by the pointer may be the selection of the second text by key input. As a result, the user of the client device 10 can seamlessly switch and edit the target text using, for example, one key input means (for example, a hardware keyboard or a software keyboard).

The server 30 may record log information in which the content of editing of the target text is associated with the date and time. As a result, even if the user of the client device 10 does not perform an operation for saving the edited content, it is possible to reliably save the data of the translated comic in which the latest edited content is reflected. In addition, the server 30 reflects all edit contents corresponding to the log information up to the date and time specified by the user of the client device 10 in the initial file of the translated comic. can also be reproduced.

(6) Modification A modification of the present embodiment will be described.

(6-1) Modification 1
Modification 1 will be described. Modification 1 is an example in which the layout of each area constituting the translated comic creation support screen is changed in accordance with a user instruction.

(6-1-1) Screen Example FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a translation comic creation support screen in Modification 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the translation comic creation support screen in Modification 1. As shown in FIG.

The server 30 of Modification 1 allows the user to display or hide at least one of the first comic area C1, the first text table area L1, the second comic area C2, or the second text table area L2. Control is performed according to an instruction (hereinafter referred to as "UI (User Interface) change instruction"). The UI change instruction may be acquired, for example, in step S131 of the information processing of the present embodiment, or may be an application executed on the client device 10 or a SaaS (Software as a Service) UI setting provided to the client device 10. It may be acquired in the process of editing.

The UI change instruction can include at least one of the following.
・Instruction to change the layout (size, arrangement, or combination thereof) of at least one area ・Instruction to switch the display/non-display state of at least one area

As a first example, when acquiring an instruction to change the size of the comic area of one of the original language and the language after translation (hereinafter referred to as "target language") (hereinafter referred to as "first language" for convenience), the server 30 expands or reduces the size of the comic area of the first language, for example vertically, and conversely reduces or expands the size of the text area of the first language. In addition, the server 30 enlarges or reduces the size of the comic area of the one of the source language and the target language that is not the first language (hereinafter referred to as the "second language" for convenience) in the same manner as the comic area of the first language. and conversely reduce or increase the size of the text table area of the second language. In the description of this example, "comic area" and "text table area" can be read interchangeably.

As a second example, when receiving an instruction to replace the layout of the comic area of the first language with the layout of the text table area of the first language, the server 30 replaces the layout of both areas according to the instruction. Additionally, the server 30 swaps the placement of the second language comic area with the placement of the second language text tabular area. In the description of this example, "comic area" and "text table area" can be read interchangeably.

As a third example, when receiving an instruction to replace the layout of the comic area in the first language with the layout of the comic area in the second language, the server 30 replaces the layout of both areas according to the instruction. In addition, the server 30 swaps the placement of the first language text table area with the placement of the second language text table area. In the description of this example, "comic area" and "text table area" can be read interchangeably.

As a fourth example, when receiving an instruction to replace the layout of the comic area of the first language with the layout of the text table area of the second language, the server 30 replaces the layout of both areas as instructed. Additionally, the server 30 swaps the placement of the second language comic area with the placement of the first language text tabular area. In the description of this example, "comic area" and "text table area" can be read interchangeably.

As a fifth example, when receiving an instruction to set the comic area of the first language to a non-display state, the server 30 hides the comic area of the first language and displays the text table area of the first language over the empty space. Expanding. In addition, the server 30 hides the second language comic area and expands the second language text tabular area across the empty space. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the user of the client device 10 can display the first text table area L1 and the second text table area L2 simply by instructing to set one of the comic areas to non-display. You can comfortably carry out translation or translation proofreading work with an expanded range. Thus, when the first comic area C1 is not provided within the screen, the first text table area L1 corresponds to the first area. When the second comic area C2 is not provided within the screen, the second text table area L2 corresponds to the second area.

In the explanation of the fifth example above, "comic area" and "text table area" can be read interchangeably. That is, when receiving an instruction to set the text table area of the first language to a non-display state, the server 30 hides the text table area of the first language and expands the comic area of the first language across the empty space. . In addition, the server 30 hides the second language text tabular area and extends the second language comic area across the empty space. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the user of the client device 10 can display the display ranges of the first comic area C1 and the second comic area C2 simply by giving an instruction to set one of the text table areas to non-display. You can comfortably perform translation or translation proofreading work in the unfolded state. Thus, when the first text table area L1 is not provided within the screen, the first comic area C1 corresponds to the first area. When the second text table area L2 is not provided within the screen, the second comic area C2 corresponds to the second area.

Alternatively, as a modification of the fifth example, when receiving an instruction to set the comic area in the first language to a non-display state, the server 30 hides the comic area in the first language and spreads the comic area in the second language over the empty space. You may expand the comic area of . In the description of this example, "comic area" and "text table area" can be read interchangeably.

(5-1-2) Summary As described above, the server 30 of the modified example 1 changes the layout or display or hide any of the regions constituting the translation comic creation support screen according to the UI change instruction. to control. This allows the user of the client device 10 to easily customize his work environment.

The server 30 changes the layout or display of the other of the first comic area C1 and the second comic area C2 in response to a user instruction to change the layout or whether or not to display one of the first comic area C1 or the second comic area C2. Presence/absence may be interlocked and controlled. As a result, the user of the client device 10 can collectively change both the first comic area C1 and the second comic area C2 simply by issuing a UI change instruction for one of the first comic area C1 and the second comic area C2.

In response to a user instruction to change the layout or whether or not to display one of the first text table area L1 or the second text table area L2, the server 30 changes the other of the first text table area L1 or the second text table area L2. may be controlled in conjunction with the layout or display presence/absence of the . As a result, the user of the client device 10 can collectively change both the first text table area L1 and the second text table area L2 simply by issuing a UI change instruction for one of them.

(6-2) Modification 2
Modification 2 will be described. Modification 2 is an example of managing dictionary information that associates named entities with translated words for each comic work.

(6-2-1) Database The database of modification 2 will be described. The following databases are stored in the storage device 31.

(6-2-1-1) Dictionary database The dictionary database of modification 2 will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the data structure of the dictionary database of Modification 2. As shown in FIG.

The dictionary database stores dictionary information. The dictionary information associates a named entity appearing in a comic work with a translated word assigned to the named entity. The dictionary database is managed for each comic work. For example, each dictionary database may be associated with an identifier that identifies a comic work.

As shown in FIG. 11, the dictionary database includes a "named entity ID" field, an "original expression" field, a "translation" field, a "first appearance position" field, a "category" field, and a "number of appearances" field. including. Each field is associated with each other.

The “named entity ID” field stores a unique entity ID. A named entity ID identifies a named entity corresponding to dictionary information.

The “original expression” field stores original expression information. The original expression information is information on the expression in the source language of the specific expression specified by the specific expression ID in the same record (hereinafter referred to as "target specific expression"). As an example, the original expression information may be a text representation of the target named entity in the source language.

The "translated word" field stores translated word information. The translated word information is information related to the expression (that is, translated word) of the target specific expression in the target language. As an example, the translation information may be text in which the target specific expression is written in the target language. The translation information is specified by, for example, a human translator (who may be the same person as the user of the client device 10 or may be a different person).

First appearance position information is stored in the "first appearance position" field. The first appearance position information is information regarding the first appearance position of the target specific expression. The first appearance position information may be represented by, for example, the number of volumes, the number of episodes, the number of pages, the number of frames, or a combination thereof. The first appearance position information can be specified, for example, in the text database (FIG. 5) based on the appearance page information and layout (position) information included in the record corresponding to the original text from which the named entity was extracted.

The "category" field stores category information. Category information is information about the category to which the target specific expression belongs. As an example, categories may include character names, organization names, place names, and the like.

The "number of appearances" field stores information about the number of appearances. The appearance count information is information about the number of appearances of the target specific expression.

The server 30 can extract named entities, for example, as described below.
First, the server 30 decomposes the first text extracted from the first comic image into words. If the text corresponds to a language such as Japanese that is not spaced, the server 30 may perform morphological analysis processing on the text.

Server 30 checks each word against a general dictionary database. Here, the general-purpose dictionary database stores general-purpose information that associates general words (for example, common nouns, famous proper nouns, etc.) with their translations. The general-purpose dictionary database is commonly used regardless of comic works. The server 30 extracts words for which corresponding records are not stored in the general-purpose dictionary database as named entities.

The server 30 adds a new record to the dictionary database when the extracted named entity appears for the first time in the comic work to be processed. The new record contains the new named entity ID, the original entity information corresponding to the entity extraction result, the initial appearance location information according to the entity extraction location, and the number of occurrences indicating that the number of occurrences is one. information is stored. On the other hand, if the extracted named entity has already appeared in the comic work to be processed, the server 30 updates the appearance count information of the corresponding record.

(6-2-2) Screen Example FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a dictionary information editing screen in Modification 2. As shown in FIG.

The server 30 of Modification 1 edits the dictionary information stored in the dictionary database (FIG. 11) according to user instructions (hereinafter referred to as "dictionary editing instructions"). The dictionary editing instruction may be obtained, for example, in step S131 of the information processing of this embodiment, or may be obtained prior to or during the process of generating the second text.

The server 30 acquires the dictionary editing instruction transmitted from the client device 10 . In response to acquisition of the dictionary editing instruction, the server 30 acquires information necessary for displaying the dictionary editing screen on the display 21 of the client device 10 (for example, the unique information included in the first text displayed in the first comic area C1). dictionary information corresponding to the expression) is generated and transmitted to the client device 10 . The client device 10 displays, for example, a dictionary editing screen shown in FIG. 12 on the display 21. FIG.

The dictionary edit screen of FIG. 12 includes a dictionary area A30 and a preview area A31.
At least part of the dictionary information stored in the dictionary database (FIG. 11) is displayed in the dictionary area A30. The dictionary area A30 includes objects B30a to B30d for each named entity.

Object B30a displays the original expression information of the named entity.
The object B30b displays the first appearance position information of the named entity.

Object B30c displays translation information currently set in the named entity. If translation information is not set, the object B30c may be blank. The user of the client device 10 can select the object B30c and edit (add, change, or delete) the translation information.

The object B30d displays the category information currently set for the named entity. Object B30d may be blank when category information is not set. The user of the client device 10 can select the object B30d and edit (add, change, or delete) the category information.

In the preview area A31, a first comic image corresponding to the initial appearance position of the unique expression (hereinafter referred to as "active unique expression") selected by the user of the client device 10 on the dictionary area A30 (for example, a page at the initial appearance position) is displayed. (comic image) is displayed. The server 30 may set the first text including the active unique expression displayed in the preview area A31 (for example, the sentence, paragraph, or dialogue including the active unique expression) to be framed in red. This allows the user of the client device 10 to easily recognize where in the preview area A31 the first text including the active named entity is displayed.

When the user of the client device 10 confirms editing of the translated word information or category information, the client device 10 transmits the edited translated word information or category information to the server 30 . The server 30 updates the dictionary database (FIG. 11) based on the acquired information.

In addition, the server 30 allows the user, via the client device 10, to perform an operation to notify completion of input of translated words or completion of confirmation of input translated words for all named entities included in the first text within the execution range of machine translation. Machine translation of these first texts may be initiated in response to receipt from. As a result, it is possible to prevent generation of an inappropriate translated text due to failure to specify the translation of the named entity, thereby preventing work efficiency from deteriorating.

Specifically, the server 30 or the external device refers to the dictionary database (FIG. 11) corresponding to the specific comic work to which the first comic image belongs, and performs additional learning of the learned model for machine translation. , to create a derivative model that is specialized for that particular comic work. The server 30 or an external device generates a second text by performing machine translation processing using the derived model on the first text. Furthermore, the user of the client device 10 (for example, a translator) can edit the arranged translation text as necessary. The server 30 updates the translation text information contained in the corresponding record in the text database (FIG. 5) according to the generation or editing of the translation text.

As another example, the server 30 identifies the first text containing the updated named entity, and replaces the named entity included in the first text with the corresponding translated word to generate the intermediate text. The server 30 may generate the updated second text by performing machine translation processing on the intermediate text itself, or may acquire the updated second text from an external device. The external device may acquire the intermediate text from the server 30 and perform machine translation processing on the intermediate text, or may present the intermediate text to the translator and receive the updated second text from the translator. designation may be accepted. Further, a user (eg, a translator) of the client device 10 can edit the second text placed in the second comic image or the second text table as desired. The server 30 updates the translation text information contained in the corresponding record in the text database (FIG. 5) according to the generation or editing of the second text.

As yet another example, the server 30 or an external device refers to a dictionary database (FIG. 11) corresponding to a specific comic work to which the first comic image belongs, and performs machine processing for the first text containing the updated named entity. A translation process may be performed. Alternatively, the external device may present the first text including the updated named entity and related dictionary information to the translator, and accept the specification of the second text from the translator.

(5-2-3) Summary As described above, the server 30 of Modification 2 manages, for each comic work, dictionary information that associates a named entity with a translation acquired for the named entity. This makes it possible to assign appropriate and consistent translations to named entities unique to comic works.

(6) Other Modifications The storage device 11 may be connected to the client device 10 via the network NW. The display 21 may be integrated with the client device 10 . Storage device 31 may be connected to server 30 via network NW.

In the above description, an example in which the information processing system 1 is implemented by a client/server type system has been shown. However, information processing system 1 may also be implemented by a stand-alone computer (eg, client device 10) or a peer-to-peer system.

In the above description, an example of executing each step in each information processing in a specific order is shown, but the execution order of each step is not limited to the example described as long as there is no dependency. Each step of the information processing described above can be executed by either the client device 10 or the server 30 . That is, some or all of the steps described as being performed by server 30 may be performed by client device 10 . As an example, the client device 10 may acquire various information from the server 30 and execute the processing of each step shown in FIG. In this case, the server 30 may acquire from the client device 10 information that can identify the edited content in step S137, and store the above-described log information. Thereby, the processing result in the client device 10 can be reflected in the information saved in the server 30 .

In this embodiment, the layout of the first comic area C1, the second comic area C2, the first text table area L1, and the second text table area L2 was not particularly described. However, various layouts are possible. As an example, the first comic area C1 and the second comic area C2 may have the same size and be positioned at the same position vertically or horizontally on the screen. Similarly, the first text table area L1 and the second text table area L2 may have the same size and be positioned at the same position vertically or horizontally on the screen.

In the above description, an example is shown in which the second text corresponding to each item in the second text table area L2 is arranged. Each item in the second text table area L2 may be arranged with an object that receives a user instruction for performing a predetermined operation on the second text. The predetermined operation may be, for example, at least one of the following.
- Delete the second text (object) - Return the second text (object) contained in the second comic image to the image of the corresponding part of the first comic image (that is, replace the corresponding part with the same image as the first comic image) to)
Acquiring information for specifying the second text (for example, a link for accessing the second text) When the server 30 receives information indicating that these objects have been selected from the client device 10, Perform processing corresponding to the object. Thereby, the user can easily instruct a desired operation for the second text.

In the above description, an example was shown in which the first text table listing the first texts is arranged in the first text table area L1. In addition to the content of the first text, each item in the first text table may display an estimated attribute (for example, font size) of the first text. Similarly, an example of arranging a second text table listing the second texts in the second text table area L2 has been shown. In addition to the content of the second text, each item in the second text table may display an attribute (for example, font size) applied to the second text. The user of the client device 10 can edit the attribute applied to the target text (for example, increase or decrease the font size) by performing a specific operation.

In the above description, the first mode, the second mode, or the third mode has been described regarding the display of text or comic images. However, each aspect is not limited to the above examples, but can be defined, for example, by at least one of the following settings.
・Size, color, texture, optical effect, or shape ・Presence or absence and type of animation ・Enlargement or reduction ratio

In the description of Modification 2 above, an example in which the server 30 automatically extracts named entities has been described. However, humans (eg, publishers) may list named entities appearing in comic works. Alternatively, a named entity list created by humans may be complemented by the above automatic extraction. As an example, the server 30 may generate first appearance position information or appearance number information for each named entity based on named entities created by humans.

In the above description, an example is given in which the screen is divided into four areas (panes) of the first comic area C1, the second comic area C2, the first text table area L1, and the second text table area L2. However, the first comic area C1 and the second comic area C2 may be merged as a single area (pane). The first text table area L1 and the second text table area L2 may be integrated as a single area (pane). That is, in the above description, for example, changing the display range of the first comic area C1 or the second comic area C2 can be read as changing the display range of both the first comic area C1 and the second comic area C2. Similarly, changing the display range for the first text table area L1 or the second text table area L2 can be read as changing the display range for both the first text table area L1 and the second text table area L2.

In the above description, the third type user instruction is described as an instruction independent of the first type user instruction or the second type user instruction. However, once the target text is identified, it may be possible to edit the target text without requiring additional user instructions. For example, after updating the display range (S134) in FIG. 6, the server 30 may edit the text (S137) and update the text (S138) without waiting for a user instruction. Similarly, after updating the display range (S136) in FIG. 6, the server 30 may edit the text (S137) and update the text (S138) without waiting for a user instruction. As an example, when any second text is selected by a pointer operation, or when any second text is selected by a key operation while the target text is editable, the server 30 A second text may be identified as the target text and the target text may be editable without requiring additional user instructions.

In the above description, an example is shown in which the target text can be edited after the target text is specified. However, other attributes of the second text (eg, position) may be changed by user instructions (eg, pointer operation) without changing the target text. In this case, for example, the second text (object) placed at the position indicated by the pointer may be set to the fourth mode different from the first mode and the second mode.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Also, the above embodiments can be modified and modified in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. Also, the above embodiments and modifications can be combined.

1: information processing system 10: client device 11: storage device 12: processor 13: input/output interface 14: communication interface 21: display 30: server 31: storage device 32: processor 33: input/output interface 34: communication interface

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the computer,
means for arranging at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area constituting a screen;
means for configuring the screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area;
means for updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area in accordance with a user instruction;
means for identifying a target text, which is one of the second texts, in response to the user instruction;
means for making the target text editable after the target text is identified;
function as
the target text is included in the updated display range of the second area ;
The second area includes a second comic area capable of partially and continuously displaying a plurality of second comic images in which the second text is superimposed on a base image based on a plurality of the first comic images. ,
means for updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area, according to a user instruction to select any second text as the target text, the display position of the target text in the second comic area; updating the display range of the second comic area so that approaches the reference position in the second comic area;
program. the computer,
means for arranging at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area constituting a screen;
means for configuring the screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area;
means for updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area in accordance with a user instruction;
means for identifying a target text, which is one of the second texts, in response to the user instruction;
means for making the target text editable after the target text is identified;
function as
the target text is included in the updated display range of the second area ;
The second area includes a second comic area capable of partially and continuously displaying a plurality of second comic images in which the second text is superimposed on a base image based on a plurality of the first comic images. ,
means for updating the display range of the first area and the second area updates the display range of the second comic area in response to a user instruction to scroll the display range of the second comic area;
The means for specifying the target text specifies the target text from the updated display range of the second comic area.
program. the second region further includes a second text table region in which a second text table listing the second text is arranged;
The means for updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area updates the second text table so as to include the target text specified based on a user instruction to change the display range of the second comic area. update the display range of the region,
3. A program according to claim 2 . the second region includes a second text table region in which a second text table listing the second text is arranged;
The means for updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area displays the target text in the second text table area in response to a user instruction to select any second text as the target text. updating the display range of the second text table area so that the position approaches the reference position in the second text table area;
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . the second region includes a second text table region in which a second text table listing the second text is arranged;
means for updating the display range of the first area and the second area updates the display range of the second text table area in response to a user instruction to change the display range of the second text table area;
The means for identifying the target text identifies the target text from the updated display range of the second text table area.
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . causing the computer to function as means for setting each of the second texts displayed in the second region to a first mode;
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . causing the computer to function as means for setting the target text displayed in the second region to a second mode different from the first mode;
7. A program according to claim 6 . causing the computer to function as means for setting a second text other than the target text displayed in the second region to a third mode different from the first mode during editing of the target text;
7. A program according to claim 6 . said computer,
means for setting the second text placed at the position indicated by the pointer to a fourth mode different from the first mode;
means for changing the attribute of the second text according to a user instruction for the second text set in the fourth mode;
7. The program according to claim 6 , which functions as the second region includes a second text table region in which a second text table listing the second text is arranged;
causing the computer to function as means for updating the target text displayed in the second comic area in response to editing of the target text in the second text table;
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . the second region includes a second text table region in which a second text table listing the second text is arranged;
causing the computer to function as means for updating the target text displayed in the second text table area in response to editing of the target text in the second comic area;
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . the first area includes a first comic area in which the first comic image is arranged ;
means for updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area; update the display range,
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . The first area includes at least one of a first comic area in which the first comic image is arranged and a first text table area in which a first text table listing the first text is arranged. ,
the second region includes a second text table region in which a second text table listing the second text is arranged;
controlling the computer to layout or display or hide at least one of the first comic area, the first text table area, the second comic area, or the second text table area in accordance with a user instruction; act as a means of
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . the user instruction is a different user instruction than selecting the second text with a pointer;
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . a user instruction different from the selection of the second text by the pointer is the selection of the second text by key input;
15. A program according to claim 14 . causing the computer to further function as a means for recording log information in which the content of editing of the target text is associated with a date and time;
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . the second region includes a second text table region in which a second text table listing the second text is arranged;
In each item of the second text table area, a second text corresponding to the item and an object for receiving a user instruction for performing a predetermined operation on the second text are arranged.
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . means for arranging at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area constituting a screen;
means for configuring the screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area;
means for updating display ranges of the first area and the second area in accordance with a user instruction;
means for specifying a target text, which is one of the second texts, in response to the user instruction;
means for making the target text editable after the target text is identified;
the target text is included in the updated display range of the second area ;
The second area includes a second comic area capable of partially and continuously displaying a plurality of second comic images in which the second text is superimposed on a base image based on a plurality of the first comic images. ,
means for updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area, according to a user instruction to select any second text as the target text, the display position of the target text in the second comic area; updating the display range of the second comic area so that approaches the reference position in the second comic area;
Information processing equipment. means for arranging at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area constituting a screen;
means for configuring the screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area;
means for updating display ranges of the first area and the second area in accordance with a user instruction;
means for specifying a target text, which is one of the second texts, in response to the user instruction;
means for making the target text editable after the target text is identified;
the target text is included in the updated display range of the second area ;
The second area includes a second comic area capable of partially and continuously displaying a plurality of second comic images in which the second text is superimposed on a base image based on a plurality of the first comic images. ,
means for updating the display range of the first area and the second area updates the display range of the second comic area in response to a user instruction to scroll the display range of the second comic area;
The means for specifying the target text specifies the target text from the updated display range of the second comic area.
Information processing equipment. the computer
arranging at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area constituting a screen;
configuring the screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area;
updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area in accordance with a user instruction;
identifying a target text, which is one of the second texts, in response to the user instruction;
After identifying the target text, making the target text editable;
the target text is included in the updated display range of the second area ;
The second area includes a second comic area capable of partially and continuously displaying a plurality of second comic images in which the second text is superimposed on a base image based on a plurality of the first comic images. ,
In the step of updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area, the computer, in response to a user instruction to select any second text as the target text, updates the target in the second comic area. updating the display range of the second comic area so that the display position of the text approaches the reference position in the second comic area;
Method. the computer
arranging at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area constituting a screen;
configuring the screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area;
updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area in accordance with a user instruction;
identifying a target text, which is one of the second texts, in response to the user instruction;
After identifying the target text, making the target text editable;
the target text is included in the updated display range of the second area ;
The second area includes a second comic area capable of partially and continuously displaying a plurality of second comic images in which the second text is superimposed on a base image based on a plurality of the first comic images. ,
In the means for updating the display range of the first area and the second area, the computer updates the display range of the second comic area in response to a user instruction to scroll the display range of the second comic area. ,
In the means for specifying the target text, the computer specifies the target text from the updated display range of the second comic area.
Method. A system comprising a first computer and a second computer,
The first computer is
means for arranging at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area constituting a screen displayed via the second computer; ,
means for configuring the screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area;
means for obtaining user instructions from the second computer;
means for updating display ranges of the first area and the second area in accordance with the user instruction;
means for specifying a target text, which is one of the second texts, in response to the user instruction;
means for making the target text editable after the target text is identified;
the target text is included in the updated display range of the second area ;
The second area includes a second comic area capable of partially and continuously displaying a plurality of second comic images in which the second text is superimposed on a base image based on a plurality of the first comic images. ,
means for updating the display ranges of the first area and the second area, according to a user instruction to select any second text as the target text, the display position of the target text in the second comic area; updating the display range of the second comic area so that approaches the reference position in the second comic area;
system. A system comprising a first computer and a second computer,
The first computer is
means for arranging at least one of a first comic image and one or more first texts extracted from the first comic image in a first area constituting a screen displayed via the second computer; ,
means for configuring the screen and arranging one or more second texts, which are translation results of the first text, in a second area different from the first area;
means for obtaining user instructions from the second computer;
means for updating display ranges of the first area and the second area in accordance with the user instruction;
means for specifying a target text, which is one of the second texts, in response to the user instruction;
means for making the target text editable after the target text is identified;
the target text is included in the updated display range of the second area ;
The second area includes a second comic area capable of partially and continuously displaying a plurality of second comic images in which the second text is superimposed on a base image based on a plurality of the first comic images. ,
means for updating the display range of the first area and the second area updates the display range of the second comic area in response to a user instruction to scroll the display range of the second comic area;
The means for specifying the target text specifies the target text from the updated display range of the second comic area.
system.

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