Hand held language translation and learning device

Details Hand held language translation and learning device Hand held language translation and learning device

2008-03-14

2011-10-04

Harper, Vincent P (Department: 2626)

Data processing: speech signal processing, linguistics, language

Speech signal processing

Application

C704S002000, C704S003000, C704S007000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08032384

ABSTRACT:
The present invention features a hand-held language translation device comprising a microprocessor configured to receive (i) an audio input signal from a foreign speaker, and (ii) a simultaneous visual input signal generated by a camera which captures the facial expression and body language of the foreign language speaker while the foreign language speaker speaks, wherein upon receiving the audio input signal from the foreign speaker the microprocessor is capable of translating the spoken foreign language into a written form in the language of the user, whereby the written translation segment is stored in a searchable and retrievable manner.

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