KR102206875B1 - Multilingual translation system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multilingual interpretation system, and more particularly, to a multilingual interpretation system that enables smooth communication between users using different languages.
The present invention is provided in a first terminal, provided in a first client and a second terminal to which at least one of a first voice signal and a first character signal in a first language is input, and a second language in a second language. A second client to which at least one of the voice signal and the second text signal is input, and when at least one of the first voice signal and the first text signal is received, it is translated into a second language and transmitted to the second client. And a main server including a first translation unit and a second translation unit for translating the at least one of the second voice signal and the second text signal into a first language and transmitting it to the first client.

Description

Multilingual interpretation system {MULTILINGUAL TRANSLATION SYSTEM}

The present invention relates to a multilingual interpretation system, and more particularly, to a multilingual interpretation system that enables smooth communication between users using different languages.

Recently, the number of foreign visitors to Korea and the number of Koreans visiting abroad is showing a steady increase over the years. Therefore, communication between foreign tourists and locals of different languages is becoming very important.

In the past, talkers of different languages (foreign tourists, locals, etc.) chose a common language that could be understood by each other and communicated in that language. According to this method, there is a problem that communication cannot be made smoothly if the conversational person does not fully understand the common language.

Therefore, with the recent development of smart phone and application technology, an automatic translator was developed. In other words, by holding a mobile terminal with an automatic translator application installed, talkers of different languages (overseas tourists, locals, etc.) communicated through one mobile terminal.

However, in the conventional technology, there is a problem in that the talkers face each other through a single mobile terminal equipped with an automatic translator (application, etc.) or communicate with each other by passing the mobile terminal to each other.

In addition, when foreign tourists use taxis at tourist destinations, there is a problem that the driver (local resident) and overseas tourists need to communicate with each other, and the driver must stop driving on the road. In addition, there is a problem that both the driver and overseas tourists are exposed to dangers such as traffic accidents by receiving the mobile terminal while driving, gazing and operating.

The technology behind the present application is disclosed in Korean Patent No. 10-1052279.

The present invention has been conceived to solve the above problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a multilingual interpretation system that enables communication between users (talkers) without facing each other.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multilingual interpretation system in which a user can select a language he or she uses from among a plurality of national languages.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a multilingual interpretation system capable of inputting a message to be translated not only by text but also by voice, and listening to not only the translated message text but also by voice.

The present invention for the purpose of solving the above problems has the following configurations and features.

A first client provided in the first terminal and receiving at least one of a first voice signal and a first text signal in a first language, a second voice signal provided in a second terminal, and a second voice signal in a second language A second client to which at least one of the text signals is input, a first translation unit for translating the first voice signal and at least one of the first text signal into a second language and transmitting it to the second client, and the When receiving at least one of the second voice signal and the second text signal, it includes a main server including a second translation unit for translating it into a first language and transmitting it to the first client.

In addition, the main server further includes a database unit storing a plurality of national languages, and the first client sets any one of the national languages as a first language according to a language designating command input through the first terminal. Including one designation unit, the second client may include a second designation unit that sets another one of the national languages as a second language according to a language designation command input through the second terminal.

In addition, the first and second terminals may each include a speaker and a monitor for outputting an audio signal or a text signal.

In the present invention having the above configuration and characteristics, a first terminal equipped with a first client and a second terminal equipped with a second client are connected to each of the main servers including the first and second translation units so that communication is possible, so that the user ( It has the effect of being able to communicate without facing each other.

In addition, the present invention has the effect that the user can select the language used by the user from among a plurality of national languages by the first designation or the second designation.

In addition, the present invention has an effect that a message to be translated not only text but also voice is input, and a message translated by a monitor and a speaker can be listened to not only text but also voice.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a multilingual interpretation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining page switching when a screen output from a monitor of a first terminal is divided into a first area and a second area by a divided task bar.
3 is a flowchart of a multilingual interpretation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention will be described in detail in the text of the bar, implementation (態樣, aspect) (or embodiment) that can apply various changes and can have various forms. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific form of disclosure, and it should be understood that all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention are included.

The terms used in the present specification are only used to describe specific embodiments (sun, 態樣, aspect) (or examples), and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as ~include~ or ~consist~ are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or a combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance the possibility of being added.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms as defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this application. Does not.

The ~1~, ~2~, etc. described in the present specification will only be referred to to distinguish different constituent elements, and are not limited to the order of manufacture, and the names in the detailed description and claims of the invention It may not match.

Throughout the present specification, when a part is said to be "connected" with another part, it is not only "directly connected", but also "electrically connected" or "indirectly connected" with another element interposed therebetween. "Including the case.

The present invention will be described in detail in the text of the bar, implementation (態樣, aspect) (or embodiment) that can apply various changes and can have various forms. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific form of disclosure, and it should be understood that all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention are included.

The terms used in the present specification are only used to describe specific embodiments (sun, 態樣, aspect) (or examples), and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as ~include~ or ~consist~ are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or a combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance the possibility of being added.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms as defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this application. Does not.

The ~1~, ~2~, etc. described in the present specification will only be referred to to distinguish different constituent elements, and are not limited to the order of manufacture, and the names in the detailed description and claims of the invention It may not match.

Throughout the present specification, when a part is said to be "connected" with another part, it is not only "directly connected", but also "electrically connected" or "indirectly connected" with another element interposed therebetween. "Including the case.

1 is a schematic block diagram of a multilingual interpretation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the multilingual interpretation system 1 includes a first client 11, a second client 12, and a main server 13.

The first client 11 is provided in the first terminal, and the second client 12 is provided in the second terminal. In other words, the first terminal and the second terminal each include a client (a first client 11 or a second client 12) for driving the multilingual interpretation system 1.

In addition, the first client 11 receives at least one of a first voice signal and a first text signal in a first language, and the second client 12 receives a second voice signal and a second text signal in a second language. At least one of them is input.

Accordingly, the first terminal and the second terminal in which the client is installed may be a smart phone or a tablet PC equipped with a touch screen capable of text input. In addition, clients (the first client 11 and the second client 12) may collectively refer to an application installed on the smartphone or tablet PC, and other application programs. Also, it is preferable that the first terminal and the second terminal are provided with a microphone or the like for receiving a voice.

The main server 13, when receiving at least one of the first voice signal and the first text signal from the first client 11, translates it into a second language and transmits it to the second client 12 ( 131) and a second translation unit 132 for transmitting at least one of the second voice signal and the second text signal to the first client 11 by translating it into a first language when receiving at least one of the second voice signal and the second text signal from the second client. . At this time, the first client 11, the second client 12, and the main server 13 may be connected to enable communication by a wireless communication module (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.). In addition, it is preferable that each of the first terminal and the second terminal includes a speaker for outputting an audio signal and a monitor (such as a touch screen) for outputting a text signal. In addition, the main server 13 may be provided in any one of the first terminal and the second terminal, or may be provided in the first terminal and the second terminal.

In this way, by translating the first language into the second language by the first translation unit 131 and the second translation unit 132 and translating the second language into the first language, the first terminal and the second terminal Seamless communication between users with different languages is possible. Exemplarily, the multilingual interpretation system 1 can be used in a place such as a taxi. The first terminal is used by passengers and the second terminal is used by the driver. That is, there is an advantage that the passenger and the driver do not need to face each other and have a conversation because the passenger and the driver use the first terminal and the driver uses the second terminal without the need for a single translator to face each other. In addition, by outputting the translated result not only through a text signal but also through a speaker, there is an advantage that the driver who is driving can listen to the translated language without checking the monitor while driving.

Referring to FIG. 1, the main server 13 includes a database unit 133 in which a plurality of national languages are stored, and the first client 11 provides the country according to a language designating command input through a first terminal. It includes a first designation unit 111 for setting one of the languages as a first language, and the second client 12 provides the other one of the national languages according to a language designation command input through the second terminal. It may include a second designation unit 121 for setting in two languages.

As described above, it is said that the multilingual translation system 1 can be used in the same space as a taxi as an example, but the driver does not need to separately set the language of the passenger in the taxi, and the passenger using the first terminal is the first client ( 11) After installing (application, etc.) and designating the first language (the passenger's mother tongue) through the first designation unit 111, at least one of the first text signal and the first voice signal in the first language By inputting into the first client 11, the second character in the second language preset by the first translation unit 131 (the driver sets the second language in advance through the second designation unit 121) The signal is translated into at least one of a signal and a second audio signal and is output to a second terminal (speaker, monitor, etc.) installed with the second client 12. Therefore, there is an advantage that the driver does not need to specify the first language (the passenger's native language) by asking the language spoken to the passenger with a different language.

In addition, the first terminal and the second terminal may be supplied with power at all times in the sleep mode state. That is, each of the first client 12 and the second client 12 may input a text signal and a voice signal without separate booting. Accordingly, power consumed in the first terminal and the second terminal is saved, and there is no need to wait for a predetermined time (about 20 to 30 seconds) for booting, so that communication between users of different languages can be made immediately.

The main server 13 may include an advertisement unit 134 that outputs an advertisement image through a first terminal (or a second terminal). For example, after the user designates the first language by the first designation unit 133 in the first language, the advertisement unit 134 may cause the terminal to output the advertisement image together with a caption in the first language. For example, the advertisement video may be an introduction video of a specific country.

The main server 13 may include a guide unit 135 that outputs navigation information through the first terminal (or the second terminal). This is commonly used in the relevant field, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Exemplarily, the advertisement image and the navigation information (remaining time, distance, motion, etc.) are among the translated text signals (first text signal or second text signal) and voice signal (first voice signal and second voice signal). After at least one is output to the terminal, it may be output through a monitor or speaker of the terminal.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining page switching when a screen output from a monitor of a first terminal is divided into a first area and a second area by a divided task bar.

1 and 2, a screen output from a monitor of a first terminal (or a second terminal) may be divided into a first area in which the advertisement image is output and a second area in which the navigation information is output. For example, the terminal may be a wide tablet PC having a horizontal length of 25 cm and a vertical length of 12 cm. Also, the monitor of the terminal may be a 21/9 wide monitor.

In this way, since the advertisement image is output in the first area and the navigation information is output in the second area, the user can provide various information after or before the translation (e.g., when the user is a taxi passenger, introduction and navigation of tourist attractions in a specific country). Information, etc.) can be checked at the same time. In addition, there is an advantage of being able to generate revenue generated by outputting an advertisement image.

In addition, each of the advertisement image and navigation information output to the monitor of the terminal may include an icon T11 for controlling the advertisement image and the navigation information. For example, advertisement images are provided with icons (T11) that perform functions such as rewind, double speed, and link to the homepage for product sales, respectively, and navigation information checks the remaining distance and remaining time, and enlarges or reduces the map. Each of the icons T11 performing a function may be provided.

At this time, it is necessary to satisfy a request such as operating the icon T11 by activating only one of the first region and the second region. For example, outputting the navigation information to the second region is deactivated (maintains the navigation information to be displayed), and activates the advertisement image output to the first region (exemplarily, the icon T11 is displayed to perform a rewind function). You may choose). Here, activation means a situation in which a user can perform a specific function by selecting the icon T11, and deactivation means selecting the icon T11 inadvertently by the user (e.g., the user This means that the function corresponding to the icon T11 is controlled so as not to operate even when the icon T11 is touched).

In detail, in a monitor screen segmentation state in which an advertisement image is output in the first area and navigation information is output in the second area, the first client 11 divides the first and second areas into a divided task bar (T1). ) Can be created. That is, the divided task bar T1 divides the terminal screen in one direction.

A division tasking interface (T) that allocates the first area to the active foreground (T2) among the divided screens and the second area to the inactive background (T3) among the divided screens is further provided. It is characterized in that it can contain.

According to the above embodiment, the divided task bar T1 activates the icons T11 related to the first area and the second area of the background T3 when a drag operation is input and the first area of the foreground T2 is It characterized in that it comprises a page change button (T12) for deactivating the area.

In addition, the divided tasking interface (T) includes a first section (T131), a second section (T132) and a first section (T131) of curved lines arranged in different directions on the background (T3) side when the page switch button (T12) is clicked. And outputting the drag path T13 including the authentication point T133 provided at the contact point between the and the second section T132.

In addition, in the divided tasking interface T, the page switch button T12 is moved along the first section T131 and the second section T132, and is restarted after the click of the page switch button T12 is stopped at the authentication point T133. It is characterized in that the page is switched only when a click is performed.

Specifically, as shown in Fig. 2 [A], the divided tasking interface T generates a divided tasking bar T1 that divides the terminal screen in one direction, and a screen divided by the divided tasking bar T1 One side of the screen is assigned to the foreground (T2) and activated, and the other side of the screen divided by the split task bar (T1) is assigned to the background (T3) and deactivated.

And, as shown in FIG. 2 [B], the divided task bar T1 includes icons T11 related to the page assigned to the activated foreground T2, and in addition to this, the foreground T2 ) And a page switch button T12 for switching activation of a page assigned to the background T3. Here, the meaning of the foreground (T2) and the background (T3) is based on whether the initial state is activated, and after the activation is switched, the page assigned to the background (T3) operates'like the foreground (T2)'.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2 [B], the divided tasking interface T includes a first section T131 and a second curve arranged in different directions on the background T3 side when the page change button T12 is clicked. The drag path T13 including the section T132 and the authentication point T133 provided at the contact point between the first section T131 and the second section T132 is output.

Here, the shape of the first section (T131) and the second section (T132) is composed of a curve, and it is preferable that the first section (T131) and the second section (T132) are arranged in different directions. The page is unintentionally switched due to the situation in which the page switch button T12 is dragged by an unintentional operation (for example, when the terminal is a pressure-sensitive touch pad, and a predetermined pressure is applied to the terminal placed in the pocket). You can avoid the problem of throwing away.

However, despite the shape and arrangement of the first section (T131) and the second section (T132), the possibility of a user's manipulation error or unintended page switching still remains. The present invention further improves the reliability of activation conversion. In order to completely block unintentional activation conversion in advance, the divided tasking interface (T) moves the page conversion button (T12) along the first section (T131) and the second section (T132), and the authentication point In (T133), the page is switched only when re-clicking is performed after the click of the page switching button T12 is stopped.

Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 2 [C], the page change button T12 moves along the first section T131 by a touch or a mouse click to reach the authentication point T133. At this time, the click (or touch) After the re-click is performed after the interruption, the activation of the page is switched when it moves along the second section T132 and reaches the end point of the second section T132. Here, the interruption of a click means an action of releasing a hand from a click button of a mouse, an action of releasing a hand from a touch pad, and the like.

The divided tasking interface (T) according to the above embodiment provides improved processing speed by outputting two pages at the same time, and provides user convenience by making it possible to easily switch page activation, and furthermore, mistakes or unintended operations. It has the effect of greatly improving the reliability by preventing the page activation change by or the like.

Meanwhile, hereinafter, a multilingual interpretation method (hereinafter referred to as'this multilingual interpretation method') using a multilingual interpretation system according to an embodiment of the present application will be described. However, this multilingual interpretation method is a multilingual interpretation method using the above-described multilingual interpretation system (1), and includes the same or corresponding technical features as the multilingual interpretation system (1). Reference numerals are used, and overlapping descriptions will be simplified or omitted.

3 is a flowchart of a multilingual interpretation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the multilingual interpretation method includes a voice signal or text signal input step (S2), a translation step (S3), and an output step (S4).

In the step of inputting a voice signal or a text signal (S2), at least one of a first voice signal and a first text signal in a first language is input to the first client 11 provided in the first terminal or provided in the second terminal. At least one of a second voice signal and a second character signal in a second language is input to the second client 12 to be used.

In the translation step (S3), when the first translation unit 131 of the main server 13 receives at least one of the first voice signal and the first text signal from the first client 11, it is translated into a second language. And transmits it to the second client 12, and when the second translation unit 132 of the main server 13 receives at least one of the second voice signal and the second text signal from the second client 12, this It is translated into the first language and transmitted to the first client 11.

In the multilingual interpretation method (S1), the first terminal and the second terminal may be supplied with power at all times in the sleep mode state.

In addition, the multilingual interpretation method may include a language setting step (S1). For example, the language setting step (S1) may be performed before or during the voice signal or text signal input step (S2).

In the language setting step S1, one of the national languages may be set as the first language in response to a language designation command input through the first terminal by the first designation unit 111 of the first client 11. Here, the national language is a plurality of national languages stored in the database unit 133 of the main server 13, and the first language set by the first designation unit 111 is any one of the plurality of national languages. Is one. In addition, in the language setting step S2, in response to a language designating command input through the second terminal by the second designating unit 121 of the second client 12, the other one of the national languages may be set as the second language. . Similarly, the national language is a plurality of national languages stored in the database unit 133 of the main server 13, and the second language set by the second designation unit 121 is another one of the plurality of national languages. .

In addition, the multilingual interpretation method may include an output step (S4). The output step S4 may output a translated voice signal or a translated text signal by a speaker and a monitor provided in the first and second terminals.

In addition, the multilingual interpretation method may include an advertisement image output step (S5). In the advertisement image output step S5, the advertisement image may be output through the terminal by the advertisement unit 134 of the main server 13.

In addition, the multilingual interpretation method may include a navigation output step (S6). In the navigation output step (S6), the navigation information may be output through the terminal by the guide unit 135 of the main server 13.

In addition, the multilingual interpretation method includes a screen division step (S7). In the screen division step S7, the screen output from the monitor of the terminal may be divided (divided) into a first area in which an advertisement image is output and a second area in which navigation information is output.

In detail, the first client 11 generates a split task bar T1 that divides the first and second areas, and allocates the first area to the active foreground T2 among the divided screens. And, it may include a divided tasking interface (T) for allocating the second area to the inactive background (Background) (T3) of the divided screen.

The split task bar T1 includes icons T11 related to the advertisement image, and a page switch button for activating the second area of the background T3 and deactivating the first area of the foreground T2 when a drag operation is input. T12) may be included. In addition, the divided tasking interface (T) includes a first section (T131), a second section (T132) and a first section (T131) of curved lines arranged in different directions on the background (T3) side when the page switch button (T12) is clicked. The drag path T13 including the authentication point T133 provided at the contact point between the and the second section T132 can be output, and in the divided tasking interface T, the page switch button T12 is the first section T131. ) And the second section T132, and the page can be switched only when re-clicking is performed after the click of the page switching button T12 is stopped at the authentication point T132.

The present invention described above with reference to the accompanying drawings can be variously modified and changed by a person skilled in the art, and such modifications and changes should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Multilingual Interpretation System: 1
First client: 11
First Designated Government: 111
Second client: 12
Second Designated Government: 121
Main Server: 13
First Translation Department: 131
2nd Translation Department: 132
Database Department: 133
Advertising Department: 134
Information: 135
Split tasking interface: T
Split tasking bar: T1
Icon: T11
Page switch button: T12
Foreground: T2
Background: T3
Drag path: T13
Section 1: T131
Section 2: T132
Authentication Point: T133

Claims (4)

A first client provided in the first terminal and receiving at least one of a first voice signal and a first text signal in a first language;
A second client provided in the second terminal and receiving at least one of a second voice signal and a second character signal in a second language;
When receiving at least one of the first voice signal and the first text signal, at least one of a first translation unit for translating it into a second language and transmitting it to the second client, and the second voice signal and the second text signal A main server including a second translation unit for translating one of them into a first language and transmitting it to the first client;
Including,
The main server includes a database unit storing a plurality of national languages,
The first client includes a first designation unit for setting any one of the national languages as a first language according to a language designation command input through the first terminal, and the second client inputs through the second terminal. And a second designation unit for setting the other one of the national languages as a second language according to the designated language designation command,
The first and second terminals each include a speaker and a monitor for outputting a voice signal or a text signal, and the first and second terminals are always supplied with power in a sleep mode
The main server further comprises an advertisement unit outputting an advertisement image through the first terminal and a guide unit outputting navigation information through the first terminal,
The screen output from the monitor of the first terminal is divided into a first area in which the advertisement image is output and a second area in which the navigation information is output,
The first client generates a divided task bar that divides the first and second regions,
Further comprising a divided tasking interface for allocating the first area to an activated foreground among divided screens, and allocating the second area to an inactive background among divided screens,
The split task bar includes icons related to the advertisement image, and a page switch button that activates a second area of the background and deactivates the first area of the foreground when a drag operation is input,
The split tasking interface outputs a drag path to the background side when the page switch button is clicked, and the drag path is a first section and a second section of curves arranged in different directions, and between the first section and the second section. Includes an authentication point provided at a contact point and a point at which drag of the page switch button is stopped,
The divided tasking interface switches a page only when the page switch button is moved along the first section and the second section, and re-click is performed after the click of the page switch button is stopped at the authentication point. Multilingual interpretation system. delete delete delete

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