KR100347612B1 - Intergrated translation service system using Internet and method therefore - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a translation service method in a computer system connected to a communication network accessible by a plurality of clients in order to provide an optimal translation service through a networked computer system. Establishing a database storing management information and preparing a translation service on-line; Providing an estimate result through the online communication network in response to translation request request information provided from a system of any client connected among the plurality of clients; Configuring a translation team through an online communication network with reference to the database in response to a translation request subscription of the client system; Allowing members of all translation teams, including administrators involved in translation work, to perform online translation work in the same environment while sharing the database, and allowing the client to observe and participate in the work through an online communication network; And transmitting the translation result completed in the translation work through the online communication network.

Description

Online real-time translation system and online translation service through internet network {Intergrated translation service system using Internet and method therefore}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a networked computer system, and more particularly, to a system for real-time translation service online and a translation service method through an internet network connected to a plurality of clients through a communication network to perform a translation service.

In recent years, as the world becomes more and more global in response to the trend of highly informationized internationalization, a higher level of translation work is urgently needed to provide communication and understanding between people who speak different languages or between institutions. It is true.

As shown in FIG. 1, the conventional offline translation process is composed of three steps: an ordering step 10, a translation step 20, and a final translation processing step 30.

1 is a diagram illustrating a translation service flow in a typical offline scheme. Referring to FIG. 1, the problems of the existing translation environment for each step are summarized as follows. In the order stage (10), the customer (12) does not know the objective cost-related details of the desired service level, and at the same time, it is difficult to easily access the results that can evaluate and confirm the translation ability of the translation center. In the translation step 20, there is no objective selection tool when selecting the translator of the translation, and at the same time, it is difficult to systematically manage the database of the translators, so that it is difficult to determine the individual optimal translator for each translation. Only the translator's personal translation ability determines the level of the final translation, and translation management in the translation process is almost impossible. In particular, in the case of a translation work involving two or more translators, it is impossible to unify specialized / unique terminology and format by using a related field database.

As described above, in the prior art, when a customer receives a translation, it is difficult to properly understand the status of the cost and the client, and it is difficult to select a translator and manage the translation process during the translation, thus failing to provide an optimal translation service to the client, that is, the client. There was this.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a networked computer system that can solve the above-mentioned conventional problems.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a translation service integrated system and a service method thereof, which can be connected to a plurality of clients through a communication network such as the Internet to provide various translation services optimally.

Another object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the existing offline translation environment, to provide a comprehensive Internet translation service system capable of real-time translation work and customer service.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a translation service method that can rationalize translation request costs and provide optimal translator selection and real-time management.

In order to achieve the above object, a translation service method in a computer system connected to a communication network accessible by a plurality of clients of the present invention is constructed online by constructing a database storing various software programs and translation progress and management information related to the translation service. Preparing a translation service on a network; Providing an estimate result through the online communication network in response to translation request request information provided from a system of any client connected among the plurality of clients; Configuring a translation team through an online communication network with reference to the database in response to a translation request subscription of the client system; Allowing members of all translation teams, including administrators involved in translation, to share the database, to perform online translation in the same environment, and to allow the client to observe and participate in the translation; And transmitting the translation result completed in the translation work through the online communication network.

1 is a diagram illustrating a translation service flow in a typical offline scheme.

2 is a schematic structural diagram of an entire system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a software module configuration diagram of the integrated Internet translation service system 100 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an application program and a translation service flow according to the Internet translation service synthesis system 100 of FIG. 3.

5 is a hardware block diagram of one of the integrated Internet translation service system 100 of FIG.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a translation service control process of the block 100, and illustrates a procedure of performing a translation service on the Internet.

In the following, a preferred embodiment of the present invention for an integrated Internet translation service system and method accordingly is described in detail. It should be noted that the same or similar parts to each other in the drawings are given the same or similar reference numerals for convenience of reference.

2 is a schematic structural diagram of an entire system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and it is shown that an integrated Internet translation service system 100 (ITSSI) is connected to a communication network 2 such as the Internet. In addition, the network 2 is connected to a plurality of clients (12, 13, 14), the Internet business 150, institutions and enterprises 190. In the figure, the ITSII is largely composed of a server system 110 and a client client system 150, and a plurality of clients interwork with the server system 110 to receive all services related to translation.

The server system 110 performs network management, name service, user management, application management, contents management, and database management. Meanwhile, the client system 150 includes a log-in function, a content production function, a client access function, an application function, a real-time translation request function, a translation / supervision / web master group selection function, and a translation function. Perform work integration management, database management and service functions.

The Internet translation service synthesis system 100 is a real-time translation system built on-line to provide an optimal translation environment that solves the problems of the conventional translation environment described above. In addition, it is a system to make optimal translations that maximize the function of the database of experts, customers, and databases by enabling translation orders, translation work, and final translation processing steps in the same environment. It is a system that can handle tasks such as customer service at the same time.

Software module configuration of the Internet translation service integrated system 100 is shown in Figure 3 to achieve the above function. Referring to FIG. 3, the client system 150 is composed of a manager software module 152, a translator / supervisor software module 154, and a client software module 156, and the server system 110 is a network management software module 112. ), A client management software module 114, and an application management software module 116.

The application of the system 100 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is shown in part in FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an application program and a translation service flow of the Internet translation service synthesis system 100 of FIG. 3.

4, the real-time translation request service program 120 is shown. The real-time translation request program is a program that provides the information required by the customer in real time until the actual translation order after the client makes a translation request, so that a detailed estimation of the translation cost is possible.

The translation / supervision / web master group selection program 130 is a program that selects the most suitable workforce in consideration of the classification of the translation, target language, field, expertise, and current status of individual tasks. A personal information management system is built in, allowing for optimal group selection.

The translation-related work integration management program 160 is divided into a real-time communication program 161 and a real-time individual translation performance file integration management program 162, and the communication program 161 exchanges real-time opinions among customers, translation / supervision / web master. To make it possible. The individual translation performance file integrated management program 162 integrates and manages the work performed by translators, supervisors, and web masters individually to unify terminology, expressions, formats, etc., and automatically document the final product. Make this possible.

The information service program 164 provides information (data related to specialized fields, terminology translation, major document formats, and preparation methods, etc.) of databases constructed through translation work to domestic and foreign customers.

The database management program 163 manages a database of basic data for contentization of translation results, standardization of terminology for the development of an automatic translation system, localization of foreign web information, and English language translation of Korean web information. All contents are designed to be internet content and search, download and upload through internet.

In addition, there is an application viewer. The viewing program is a program for providing a joint translation environment and a solution for a problem by sharing a specific application program among all clients. In addition, there is a feedback program, which is an application for maximizing the consistency and expertise of translations by checking the translator's translation progress and notifying the translator. In addition, there is a status check program, which is an application program that can help the translation progress by monitoring the translator's computer screen status or monitor the translator's translation status. And there is a Q A program, which is an application that asks and answers all questions related to translation or system environment. There is a synchronous web browser program, which can be used for translation and supervision by searching and sharing Internet materials using a web browser during translation. Administrators can run web browsers and have web access rights. Share and translate selected website materials. In addition, translators can request an administrator's right to speak on the program if necessary, allowing mutual participation and cooperation in a shared program, and the administrator can arbitrarily give voice to multiple translators. Finally, there is a Whiteboard program. This allows administrators to share notes, graphics and pictures with all clients and use white boards for translation and collaboration.

By the interconnection relationship between the system configuration and the software module as described above has the following features. (1) Provides services that enable conversations, tasks, and task management through remote network 1: 1, 1: N, N: N network configuration. (2) The user of the system can receive services in real time, such as estimating the translation cost, promoting the translation business, checking the translation progress, using the database, and managing the customer. (3) The system administrator is responsible for providing an environment where database creation and management, dialogue with individual translators, and sharing of the working environment are possible.

Here, the client system 150 has a hardware configuration as shown in FIG. 5 as an example. FIG. 5 is a hardware block diagram of one of the integrated Internet translation service system 100 of FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 5, the controller 101 is an IBM-PC compatible computer, 586BX / 200 or higher, and a Pentium III processor is recommended. The SVGA card is built in, and the display adapter 106 is a 256 color display adapter that is compatible with the monitor 108 having 800/600 resolution. The RAM memory 104 is recommended to have a 32MB RAM or more capacity, and the data storage 102 is recommended to be a 1GB local hard disk. In addition, 3D sound is supported, and Microsoft Windows 98/95, Windows NT 4.0 or higher OS environment is recommended. The network interface 105 is a LAN / WAN (ISDN, leased line, ATM, etc.). For the LAN, a router connected to the communication network 2 and a hub switch connected to the router may be installed. Here, the router may use a CISCO ROUTER 2501 model having CSU / FDSU. The hub switch may use an HP 24Port 10/100 SWITCH model. In the figure, the data storage unit 102 stores various software programs and translation progress and management information related to the translation service.

On the other hand, when FIG. 5 is the server system 110, the hardware configuration is as follows. IBM-PC compatible computer, Pentium III 500 MHz / 1 MB processor or higher, 256 MB SDARM DIMM * 32ea or higher, 9.1 GB Wide Ultra SCSI SCA-2 w / Tray or higher, Microsoft Windows 98/95, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or higher to be. It can also have a TCP / IP protocol stack for communication.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a translation service control process of the block 100. The practical procedure for performing a translation service on the Internet is shown as steps 60 to 75. FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, when the system is powered on, the controller 101 performs initialization in step 60. If there is a translation client connection in step 61, in step 62, a translation client is input. In operation 63, the automatic translation estimation mode is entered. In step 62 of step 62, the client may access the real-time automatic translation estimation mode to present the opinion of the client. In process (2), the relevant translation achievements are disclosed and a quotation output is provided. As a result, the client receives a quote online through his monitor. When a translation request is received in step 64, a translation manager is connected in step 65, and a translation task force team is formed in step 66. In this case, the translation manager is a manager who manages the translation progress in the system 100. In order to configure the translation task force team of step 66, the translation team information management mode of step 67 is performed. When the translation team information management mode is connected in step 66 of the 66th step, if the configuration requirement is presented, an optimal team is formed in the mode connection state in step 4. This is a very important step for the level of translation. Here, the translation history and various information about the translators are referred to.

When the formation of the translation team is completed, in step 68, the translation work is performed in a real-time integrated environment. At this time, the translation client 70 may also participate, and real-time translation-related business integration mode 69 is performed. In step (5), when the mode is connected, a real-time conversation request is made within the translation team, a database search can be performed, and a question is asked to the system administrator. In contrast, in step 6 a real time conversation within the translation team is provided, providing a database search result, and a system administrator's response in real time. In the process (10), the translation work is published, and the client accordingly reviews the work online and then presents the comments and corrections through the process (9).

After the translation result documenting operation is performed in step 71, if the result is OK in step 73, steps 74 and 75 are sequentially performed to update the DB information management and the translation team information management. The result of step 74 is reflected in the DB information management mode of step 72. The result of step 75 is reflected in the translation team information management mode of step 67. In the process 7 between the real-time translation-related business integration mode 69 and the DB information management mode 72, a database search request is made, and a database addition, change, and deletion request can be made. Then, in step 8, the database search result is provided, and the database is added, changed, or deleted.

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to solve the problems of the existing translation environment and real-time translation work and customer service. Advantages of the Internet Translation Service Synthesis System (ITSSI) according to the present invention are as follows.

First, all system users, including administrators involved in translation work, work in the same environment, and work efficiently in real time by sharing databases, standardizing terminology, unifying formats, and reflecting customer opinions in the process. It is possible to improve and write the best translation.

Second, customers using the system can directly access the database related to the translator, and can participate in the translation process, so that the translation of "customer satisfaction" is possible.

Third, since the database of the translation work results into the Internet content, it can be provided as a think tank for translators and useful contents for each field by domestic and international information search customers.

Fourth, in the same environment, all application programs are shared and translation work can be expected to improve translation quality and terminology standardization by tying all domestic translation agencies in one environment in the future. Major contributions can be made to improving the national competitiveness of the times.

As described above, the present invention is described with reference to the drawings and limited for example, but various changes and modifications are possible to those skilled in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention according to the matter. Of course.

As described above, according to the method of the integrated Internet translation service system, the efficiency of the translation work is optimally provided, high-quality translations can be made, and the customer can directly access the database related to the translator. It is possible to participate. In addition, since the database of the translation work results into the Internet contents, it can be utilized as a think tank and useful contents, and has an additional advantage of providing an integrated environment to improve translation quality and standardization of terminology.

Claims (5)

A translation service method in a computer system connected to a communication network to which a plurality of clients can connect: Constructing a database storing various software programs and translation progress and management information relating to the translation service, and preparing a translation service on-line; Providing an estimate result through the online communication network in response to translation request request information provided from a system of any client connected among the plurality of clients; Configuring a translation team through an online communication network with reference to the database in response to a translation request subscription of the client system; Allowing members of all translation teams, including administrators involved in translation, to share the database, to perform online translation in the same environment, and to allow the client to observe and participate in the translation; And And transmitting the translation result completed in the translation work through the online communication network. delete The computer system of claim 1, wherein the computer system is divided into a server system and a client system, wherein the client system includes an administrator software module, a translator / supervisor software module, and a client software module. Real-time translation service method through the Internet, characterized in that the management software module, the application management software module is included. A translation service system connected to a communication network accessible by a plurality of clients: A database storing various software programs and translation progress and management information relating to translation services; In response to the translation request request information provided from a system of any client connected among the plurality of clients, an estimate result is provided through the online communication network, and the database is referred to in response to the translation request subscription of the client system. To establish a translation team through an online communication network, and to have members of all translation teams, including administrators involved in translation work, share the database, perform online translation work in the same environment, and the client observes the work. And a controller connected to the database to allow participation through an online communication network and to control operations of transmitting the translation result completed in the translation through the communication network. Real-time translation services on the overall system. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein all contents of the database are designed to be searchable, downloadable, and uploaded through the Internet contentized Internet.