Translation system, translation method, server device, and program

Abstract

To evaluate a translator of a translation comic by disclosing various translation comics by various translators and languages to the public as different works and receiving a user's feedback.SOLUTION: A server device 1 includes: a reception part 11a for receiving a registration request of a translation object by an author, an entry request by a translator, and completed translation data; a registration part 11b for registering a translation object and a translator on the basis of a registration request of a translation object and an entry request by the translator; a consent part 11c for consenting to translation of a translation object for a registered translator; a management part 11d for at least managing progress of translation of a translation object by a translator; an editing part 11e for editing a translation object on the basis of completed translation data; a disclosure part 11f for disclosing an edited translation object; a settlement part 11h for performing an electronic settlement; and an evaluation part 11i for evaluating translation of a translator by receiving feedback after browsing from a browsing user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to technology that realizes a platform that, with the permission of the author, recruits translators, requests them to translate books such as manga, edits the books using the translations, and makes various translated versions of the books available to the public in various languages. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Various proposals have been made so far regarding the efficient management of the publishing process by centralizing the process from submission of a book to publication.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a publishing method for publishing literary works using an electronic communication network, which includes a submission process for analyzing the content of literary works submitted in response to a call for submissions according to predetermined criteria and registering work information related to the literary works in a work database, and a publishing process for selecting a publisher to publish the literary works based on the work information registered in the work database.The method also includes a translation process for selecting a translator to translate the literary work by comparing translator information related to translators previously registered in a translator database with the work information registered in the work database.

[0004] Furthermore, for books, particularly manga, a technology has been proposed for electronically distributing translated manga.

[0005] For example, Patent Document 2 discloses an electronic comic distribution server equipped with a translated electronic comic transmission means that, in response to a request for distribution of a translated electronic comic from a client terminal, transmits via the communication network original electronic comic data, mask data indicating a mask sheet to be displayed on a mask layer on the original electronic comic layer on which the original electronic comic indicated by the original electronic comic data is displayed, and translation data indicating a translation character description sheet to be displayed on a translation character layer on the mask layer on which the mask sheet indicated by the mask data is displayed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-156638 [Patent Document 1] JP 2008-84286 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, the technologies disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 do not disclose the ability to make a variety of translated manga in different languages ​​available to the public as different works, receive feedback from general users, and evaluate the translators of the translated manga.

[0008] The present invention was made in consideration of these problems, and its purpose is to make a variety of translated manga by various translators in various languages ​​available to the public as different works, and to receive feedback from general users to evaluate the translators of the translated manga. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, the server device according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a reception unit that receives at least a request to register a translation target from an author, an entry request from a translator, and completed translation data; a registration unit that registers a translation target and a translator based on the registration request for the translation target and the entry request from the translator; an authorization unit that authorizes the registered translator to translate the translation target; a management unit that manages at least the progress of the translation of the translation target by the translator; an editing unit that edits the translation target based on the completed translation data; a publication unit that publishes the edited translation target; a payment unit that electronically pays at least the translation fee to the translator, the fee for publication to the author, and the cost of viewing by users; and an evaluation unit that receives feedback from the users who have viewed the translation and evaluates the translation by the translator. When registering the translation subject, the registration unit also registers the distribution of the wholesale price selected by the author.

[0010] A translation system according to a second aspect of the present invention is a translation system comprising a translator's information terminal, an author's information terminal, a viewing user's information terminal, and a server device, wherein the server device comprises: a reception unit that receives at least a request to register a translation target from the author's information terminal, an entry request from the translator's information terminal, and completed translation data from the translator's information terminal; a registration unit that registers a translation target and a translator based on the translation target registration request and the entry request by the translator; an authorization unit that grants permission for the registered translator to translate the translation target; a management unit that manages at least the progress of the translation of the translation target by the translator; an editing unit that edits the translation target based on the completed translation data; a publication unit that publishes the edited translation target; a payment unit that electronically pays at least the translation fee to the translator, the publication fee to the author, and the user's viewing costs; and an evaluation unit that receives feedback after viewing from the viewing user's information terminal and evaluates the translation by the translator. When registering the translation subject, the registration unit also registers the distribution of the wholesale price selected by the author.

[0011] A translation method according to a third aspect of the present invention is a translation method using a translation system comprising a translator's information terminal, an author's information terminal, a viewing user's information terminal, and a server device, wherein in the server device, a reception unit receives at least a registration request for a translation target from the author's information terminal, an entry request from the translator's information terminal, and completed translation data from the translator's information terminal, a registration unit registers the translation target and the translator based on the registration request for the translation target and the entry request by the translator, a permission unit gives permission for the registered translator to translate the translation target, a management unit manages at least the progress of the translation of the translation target by the translator, an editing unit edits the translation target based on the completed translation data, a publication unit publishes the edited translation target, a settlement unit electronically settles at least the translation fee to the translator, the fee for publication to the author, and costs related to user viewing, and an evaluation unit receives feedback after viewing from the viewing user's information terminal and evaluates the translation by the translator. When registering the translation subject, the registration unit also registers the distribution of the wholesale price selected by the author.

[0012] A program according to a fourth aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as: a receiving unit that receives at least a request from an author to register a translation target, an entry request from a translator, and completed translation data; a registration unit that registers a translation target and a translator based on the registration request for the translation target and the entry request from the translator; a permission unit that grants permission for the registered translator to translate the translation target; a management unit that manages at least the progress of the translation of the translation target by the translator; an editing unit that edits the translation target based on the completed translation data; a publishing unit that publishes the edited translation target; a payment unit that electronically pays at least the translation fee to the translator, the fee for publication to the author, and the cost of viewing by users; and an evaluation unit that receives feedback from the users who have viewed the translation and evaluates the translation by the translator. When registering the translation subject, the registration unit also registers the distribution of the wholesale price selected by the author. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, a technology can be provided that makes a variety of translated manga by various translators in various languages ​​available to the public as different works, receives feedback from general users, and evaluates the translators of the translated manga. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram of a translation system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a server device in the system. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing detailed configurations of various tables. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an information terminal in the system. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart showing the processing of a translation registration application by the system. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart showing the processing relating to a translation entry by the system. [Figure 7]10 is a flowchart showing the process of publishing a translated version by the system. [Figure 8] 10 is a configuration example of a translation permission screen by an author. [Figure 9] 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen configuration related to translator selection and status management. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen configuration related to translator selection and status management. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0016] FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a translation system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] As shown in the diagram, the translation system is configured by connecting a server device 1, a translator's information terminal 2, an author's information terminal 3, and a user's information device 4 wirelessly or via a wired or wireless connection via a communication network 5 such as the Internet. The terminal devices 2, 3, and 4 can be various devices such as smartphones, tablet devices, notebook personal computers, and desktop personal computers.

[0018] In this configuration, the server device 1 at least accepts a request to register a translation subject from the author's information terminal 3, a request for entry related to translation from the translator's information terminal 2, and completed translation data from the translator's information terminal 2, and registers the translation subject and translator based on the request to register the translation subject and the entry request from the translator. Then, when the server device 1 permits the registered translator to translate the translation subject, it at least manages the progress of the translator's translation of the translation subject.

[0019] When the completed translation data is sent from the translator's information terminal 2, it is accepted, the translation target is edited based on the completed translation data, and the edited translation target is made available to users on the platform for a fee. Then, the translator is paid the translation fee, the author is paid the fee for publication, and the user's viewing fee is paid electronically. In addition, feedback is received from users who have viewed the work, and the translator's translation is evaluated.

[0020] FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the server device of the translation system, which will now be described.

[0021] As shown in the figure, the server device 1 has a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a storage unit 13. The control unit 11, the communication unit 12, and the storage unit 13 are communicably connected via a bus line. In addition to these components, the server device 1 may have an input unit such as a keyboard or a mouse, and a display unit such as a liquid crystal display that displays various information.

[0022] The communication unit 12 is realized by, for example, a network interface card (NIC) or the like, and is a communication interface that is connected to a communication network 5 such as the Internet via a wired or wireless connection and communicates with terminal devices 2, 3, 4, etc.

[0023] The storage unit 13 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a random access memory (RAM) or a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), an optical disk device, or the like, and stores in advance the programs to be executed by the control unit 11. The storage unit 13 also has a translator information DB 14, an author information DB 15, a copyrighted work information DB 16, an evaluation DB 17, and a product information DB 18. However, the storage unit 13 is not limited to these.

[0024] More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3(a), the user information DB 14 stores attribute information such as name and email address, translation performance information, and payment information, all linked to a translator ID. As shown in FIG. 3(b), the author information DB 15 stores attribute information such as name and email address, copyrighted work information, registration history information, and payment information, all linked to a author ID. As shown in FIG. 3(c), the copyrighted work information DB 16 stores titles (e.g., titles), authors, registration history information, translation history information, and other information, all linked to a copyrighted work ID. As shown in FIG. 3(d), the evaluation DB 17 stores evaluation information, all linked to a translator ID. And, as shown in FIG. 3(e), the product information DB 18 stores copyrighted work information, author information, translator information, translation language, price, and other information, all linked to a product ID. However, this is merely an example and is not limiting.

[0025] The control unit 11 is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), and functions as a reception unit 11a, a registration unit 11b, a permission unit 11c, a management unit 11d, an editing unit 11e, a publication unit 11f, a generation unit 11g, a settlement unit 11h, an evaluation unit 11i, and a transmission unit 11j by executing a program stored in the storage unit 13. The control unit 11 may be configured by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Array).

[0026] In this configuration, the reception unit 11a receives at least a request to register a translation subject from the author's information terminal 3, a translation entry request from the translator's information terminal 2, and completed translation data from the translator's information terminal 2. The registration unit 11b registers the translation subject and the translator in the storage unit 13 based on the translation subject registration request and the entry request from the translator. More specifically, the registration history information in the copyrighted work information DB 16 and the translation performance information in the translator information DB 14 are updated. The translation performance information in the translator information DB 14 also stores the entry performance.

[0027] The permission unit 11c, with the permission of the author or administrator, permits the registered translator to translate the translation subject. With this permission, the translation performance information in the translator information DB 14 is updated from an entry to a translation performance. The management unit 11d at least manages the progress of the translation of the translation subject by the translator, while referring to the various DBs 14 to 18 in the storage unit 13.

[0028] The editing unit 11e edits the translation object based on the completed translation data. Specifically, if the translation object is a manga, for example, the editing unit 11e replaces the original language notation in the speech bubbles of each frame with the translation data and performs editing to properly lay out the characters. The publishing unit 11f publishes this edited translation object to the user. When publishing, the generating unit 11g generates screen data in HTML format or the like related to the edited translation object.

[0029] The settlement unit 11h electronically settles at least the translation fee to the translator, the fee for publication to the author, and the cost of viewing by the user. At this time, the settlement information in the translator information DB 14 and the author information DB 15 is referenced. The evaluation unit 11i then receives feedback from the users who have viewed the work and evaluates the translator's translation. Based on this evaluation, the evaluation unit 11i updates the contents of the evaluation DB 17. The transmission unit 11j sends a notification to the information terminals 2 and 3 when the translation is approved, etc.

[0030] The configuration of the information terminal will be described below with reference to Fig. 4. Note that although the configuration of information terminal 2 is shown here as an example, information terminals 3 and 4 also have the same configuration.

[0031] As shown in the figure, the information terminal 2 includes a control unit 21, a communication unit 22, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, and a storage unit 25. The units 21 to 25 are connected to each other via a bus line for communication. The communication unit 22 is implemented, for example, by a NIC or the like, and is a communication interface connected to a communication network 4 such as the Internet via a wired or wireless connection, and communicates with the server device 1 or the like. The operation unit 23 is implemented by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like, and accepts various operation inputs from a user. The display unit 24 is implemented by a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays various information. Note that if the terminal devices 2, 3, and 4 are smartphones or tablet devices, the operation unit 23 and the display unit 24 may be integrated into one unit as a touch panel. The storage unit 25 is implemented, for example, by a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM or flash memory, a HDD, or an optical disk device, and stores the program executed by the control unit 21.

[0032] The control unit 21 is realized by, for example, a CPU or an MPU, and functions as a main control unit 21a, a browser unit 21b, a display control unit 21c, a transmission unit 21d, and a reception unit 21e by executing programs stored in the storage unit 25. The control unit 21 may be configured by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or an FPGA.

[0033] In this configuration, the main control unit 21a controls the entire terminal. The browser unit 21b enables browsing based on data in HTML format or the like transmitted from the server device 1. At that time, the display by the display unit 24 is controlled under the control of the display control unit 21c. The transmission unit 21d transmits, for example, a translation entry request in the case of the information terminal 2, or a registration request for a copyrighted work as a translation target in the case of the information terminal 3. The reception unit 21e receives the HTML format or the like transmitted from the server device 1.

[0034] The following describes the flow of processing related to the registration of translation targets by authors in the translation system, with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

[0035] When this process begins, a screen like the one shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the author's information terminal 3. This screen allows the author to select the desired distribution of the wholesale price. In this example, the desired distribution can be selected from 20%, 50%, and 80%. The author operates the operation unit 23 of the information terminal 3 to select the desired distribution on the screen, confirm the content, and then apply for registration. The transmission unit 21d of the author's information terminal 3 then transmits a request for registration to the server device 1 (S1). In the server device 1, the reception unit 11a receives the application for registration of the translation subject (S2), the registration unit 11b updates (registers) the registration history information in the copyrighted work information DB 16 in the storage unit 13 (S3), the generation unit 11g updates the content of the translator recruitment page to recruit translators, and the publication unit 11f publishes the recruitment site (S4). This completes the process for registering translation compatibility by translators.

[0036] The flow of processing related to the entry and registration of translators by the translation system will be described below with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

[0037] When this process starts, the sending unit 21d of the translator's information terminal 2 sends a request to enter as a translator (S11). In the server device 1, the receiving unit 11a receives this request (S12), and the registration unit 13 updates (registers) the contents of the translator information DB 14 in the storage unit 13 (S13). Specifically, the translation performance information in the translator information DB 14 is updated (registered). Next, when the permission unit 11c gives permission for the translation (branching S14 to Yes), the sending unit 11j sends an email or the like to the translator's information terminal 2 notifying the permission (S15).

[0038] In the translator's information terminal 2, the receiving unit 21e receives the email (S16) and displays it on the display unit 24 under the control of the display control unit 21c (S17). In the server device 1, upon receiving permission, the contents of the translator information DB 14 and copyrighted work information DB 16 in the storage unit 13 are updated (S18), and the publishing unit 11f publishes the acceptance status of the translation (S18). Then, from this point on, the management unit 11b manages the progress of the translation work by the translator (S19). This completes the series of processes.

[0039] Incidentally, permission can be granted as needed by selecting the permission button on a screen such as that shown in Figure 9, which also displays the translation target, wholesale price allocation, etc. Also, permission can be revoked after it has been granted on a screen such as that shown in Figure 10, so permission can be revoked if the translation progress is slow.

[0040] The process flow up to the publication of the translated version by the translation system will be described below with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

[0041] When this process starts and the sending unit 21d of the translator's information terminal 2 sends translation data (S21), the receiving unit 11a of the server device 1 receives the translation data (S22), and the editing unit 11e performs editing (S23). Specifically, for example, if the translation target is a manga, the original language notation in the speech bubbles of each frame is replaced with the translation data, and editing is performed to properly lay out the characters. Next, the publishing unit 11f publishes this edited translation target to the user (S24). When publishing, the generating unit 11g generates screen data in HTML format or the like related to the edited translation target.

[0042] The settlement unit 11h electronically settles at least the translation fee to the translator, the fee for publication to the author, and the cost of viewing by the user (S25). At this time, the settlement information in the translator information DB 14 and the author information DB 15 is referenced. Then, the evaluation unit 11i receives feedback from the users who have viewed the work after viewing and evaluates the translator's translation (S26). Based on this evaluation, the evaluation unit 11i updates the contents of the evaluation DB 17. This completes the series of processes.

[0043] The feedback after viewing may be the receipt of data related to the selection of a rating button (for example, a "Like" button) by the viewing user on the information terminal 4. In addition, the translator may be evaluated by summarizing the number of downloads, the number of views, and the results of text mining of user comments.

[0044] As explained above, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to solicit translations of manga and other copyrighted works into multiple languages, generate a variety of translated versions with fair compensation distribution, and make them available to the public, thereby realizing a platform that can easily provide manga and other works in a wide variety of languages ​​and styles to the world.

[0045] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these and that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0046] For example, it is possible to evaluate the translator or the translated work based on a variety of factors in addition to the above-mentioned feedback from users, and of course reflect this in the amount of money offered from the next time onwards. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 1...server device, 2...translator's information terminal, 3...author's terminal device, 4...communication network, 11...control unit, 11a...reception unit, 11b...registration unit, 11c...permission unit, 11d...management unit, 11e...editing unit, 11f...publication unit, 11g...generation unit, 11h...settlement unit, 11i...evaluation unit, 11j...transmission unit, 12...communication unit, 13...memory unit, 14...translator information DB, 15...author information DB, 16...copyrighted work information DB, 17...evaluation DB, 18...product information DB, 21...control unit, 21a...main control unit, 21b...browser unit, 21c...display control unit, 21d...transmission unit, 21e...reception unit, 22...communication unit, 23...operation unit, 24...display unit, 25...memory unit.

Claims

1. a reception unit that receives at least a request from an author to register a translation target, a request from a translator to enter a translation, and completed translation data; a registration unit that registers the translation object and the translator based on the registration request for the translation object and the entry request by the translator; a permission unit that grants permission for the registered translator to translate the translation subject; a management unit that manages at least the progress of the translation of the translation subject by the translator; an editing unit that edits the translation object based on the completed translation data; a publishing unit that publishes the edited translation object; a settlement unit that electronically settles at least the fees for translation paid to the translator, the fees for publication paid to the author, and the costs for browsing by users; an evaluation unit that receives feedback from the user after viewing and evaluates the translation by the translator; The registration unit also registers the distribution of wholesale prices selected by the author when registering the translation subject. Server device.

2. The feedback after viewing is reception of data related to the selection of a rating button on the information terminal of the viewing user. The server device according to claim 1 .

3. In a translation system comprising a translator's information terminal, an author's information terminal, a browsing user's information terminal, and a server device, The server device a reception unit that receives at least a request to register a translation subject from the author's information terminal, an entry request from the translator's information terminal, and completed translation data from the translator's information terminal; a registration unit that registers the translation object and the translator based on the registration request for the translation object and the entry request by the translator; a permission unit that grants permission for the registered translator to translate the translation subject; a management unit that manages at least the progress of the translation of the translation subject by the translator; an editing unit that edits the translation object based on the completed translation data; a publishing unit that publishes the edited translation object; a settlement unit that electronically settles at least the fees for translation paid to the translator, the fees for publication paid to the author, and the costs for browsing by users; an evaluation unit that receives feedback from the viewing user's information terminal after viewing and evaluates the translation by the translator; The registration unit also registers the distribution of wholesale prices selected by the author when registering the translation subject. Translation system.

4. A translation method using a translation system comprising a translator's information terminal, an author's information terminal, a browsing user's information terminal, and a server device, In the server device, a receiving unit that receives at least a request to register a translation subject from the information terminal of the author, an entry request from the information terminal of the translator, and completed translation data from the information terminal of the translator; A registration unit registers the translation subject and the translator based on the registration request of the translation subject and the entry request by the translator, A permission unit permits the registered translator to translate the translation subject, A management department manages at least the progress of the translation of the translation subject by the translator, The editing department edits the translation subject based on the completed translation data, A publishing unit publishes the edited translation object; a settlement unit that electronically settles at least the translation fee to the translator, the fee for publication to the author, and the cost of browsing by the user; an evaluation unit receives feedback from the viewing user's information terminal after viewing and evaluates the translation by the translator; The registration unit also registers the distribution of wholesale prices selected by the author when registering the translation subject. Translation methods.

5. Computer, a reception unit that receives at least a request from an author to register a translation subject, a request from a translator to enter the translation subject, and completed translation data; a registration unit that registers the translation object and the translator based on the registration request for the translation object and the entry request by the translator; a permission unit that grants permission for the registered translator to translate the translation subject; a management unit that manages at least the progress of the translation of the translation subject by the translator; an editing unit that edits the translation object based on the completed translation data; a publishing unit that publishes the edited translation object; a settlement unit that electronically settles at least the translation fee to the translator, the publication fee to the author, and the cost of viewing by users; and functioning as an evaluation unit that receives feedback from the user after viewing and evaluates the translation by the translator; The registration unit also registers the distribution of wholesale prices selected by the author when registering the translation subject. program.

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