Voice communication device with foreign language translation
a technology of voice communication and foreign language, applied in the field of voice communication device with foreign language translation, can solve the problems of insufficient number of troops who speak every language, military personnel in a difficult situation, and potential dangers,
Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-07
BOESEN PETER V
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Facilitates effective communication by providing real-time foreign language translation, enhancing safety and reducing language barriers in various contexts, including military operations, without compromising the ability to hear surroundings or requiring extensive language proficiency.
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In these and other situations, these military personnel are placed at a disadvantage and are potentially subjected to dangers, heightened by the fact that these personnel are unable to speak the native languages used by the people around them.
This places military personnel in a difficult situation.
Nevertheless, given the tenure of today's society where it is not known where conflict may arise and it is not known what language military personnel should be versed in, it is not practical to have sufficient numbers of troops who speak every language that is needed.
This problem is further complicated by the fact that there are numerous dialects associated with various languages.
Further, even if some troops are skilled in a particular language, it is impractical for every troop to be skilled in that language.
Therefore, problems remain.
These same problems are also prevalent in contexts outside of the military.
Learning a foreign language can be time-consuming, and many people may not have the time or discipline to do so.
Further, many people have the need to communicate in a variety of foreign languages, and it is often impractical for these people to learn every foreign language they might encounter.
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[0022]The present invention will now be described as it applies to an exemplary embodiment. It is not intended that the present invention be limited to the described embodiment. It is intended the invention cover all modifications and alternatives which may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention.
[0023]FIG. 1 shows a front view of one embodiment of an earpiece according to the present invention. The earpiece 10 preferably does not occlude the external auditory canal. The earpiece 10 includes a speaker 12. In addition, the earpiece 10 includes a plurality of microphones. For example, microphones shown include a front microphone 18 directed in a frontward direction, a side microphone 20, directed in an outward direction, and a rear microphone 22, directed in a rearward direction. Each of these microphones is preferably a directional microphone, although omnidirectional microphones may be used. In addition, the earpiece 10 includes an optional pulse oximeter 14 and an ...
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An earpiece adapted for being worn by a user includes an earpiece housing, at least one microphone within the earpiece housing, a speaker within the earpiece housing, and a pulse oximeter associated with the earpiece housing. The device may further include an intelligent control operatively connected to the pulse oximeter, a short range transceiver operatively connected to the intelligent control, and a temperature sensor.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 967,415 filed on Aug. 15, 2013 which is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 10 / 022,022 filed Dec. 13, 2001 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,527,280), both of which are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a voice communication device with foreign language translation. Given the widespread availability of travel the need for foreign language translation has increased. The present invention has applications in numerous areas and instances where foreign language translation is desirable. One particular application of the present invention is in military applications.[0003]U.S. troops have often been required to render assistance in numerous foreign environments. For example, U.S. troops have been used as members of peacekeeping forces in various countries. Further, U.S. troops have been deploye...
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IPC IPC(8): G06F17/28A61B5/024A61B5/1455G06F40/00G10L15/00H04R1/10
CPCG06F17/28H04R1/1016G10L15/005H04R2420/07A61B5/14551H04R2460/09H04R2460/13A61B5/024G06F40/58G06F40/40H04B1/385H04R1/10H04R2460/01A61B5/01A61B5/14552G10L15/26H04R1/406
InventorBOESEN, PETER, V.
OwnerBOESEN PETER V