| 摘要 |
A voice language translator, suitable for implementation in hand-held size. The translator includes: a key pad (20); a display system (17); a language cartridge(s); a voice recognition module; a voice synthesizer; a speaker; a microphone; and a programmed CPU. Prior to use as a translator, the voice language translator is trained to the voice of a user. As the user speaks the words and phrases, the voice recognition circuit produces a digitally coded voice pattern that uniquely identifies the user. The voice patterns are analyzed and stored. Thereafter, during translation, when the user speaks a sentence, the voice pattern produced by the voice recognition circuit is compared with the stored voice patterns to determine the nature of the spoken sentence. The result of the comparison is used to locate equivalent translations stored in the cartridge. Strings of words and phrases that make up sentences are combinable only in a logical manner. Illogical combinations of words and phrases are ignored. If the translator does not understand a spoken word or phrase, a list of acceptable words and phrases is displayed. With a cursor a desired word or phrase can be selected. The logical string combinations of equivalent translations are converted to audible sounds. If desired, a visual display, or an audible emission, in the language of the user can be made to occur before the translated emission takes place. |
