Contextual Translation Engine for Digital Applications

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for translating digital content in computing devices do not allow end-users to request localized content in real-time and lack support for user-defined triggers, limiting the ability to translate static and dynamic content based on user preferences and context.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for contextual translation of static and dynamic content in digital applications using a localization engine that identifies and responds to user-defined triggers, including input methods, location, and usage patterns, with an automated translation module utilizing statistical machine learning for continuous improvement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If current translation methods are used, then translation of digital content is provided, but end-users cannot request localized content in real-time and user-defined triggers are not supported

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser-defined triggersVSAvoidreal-time localization request
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adapts translation behavior based on user-defined triggers and contextual parameters. The localization engine monitors user actions, device state, and content characteristics to automatically initiate translation when predefined conditions are met, enabling real-time localization without manual user intervention while maintaining flexibility through customizable trigger conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The localization engine operates autonomously by detecting triggers and executing translation tasks without requiring direct user initiation. The system self-manages the translation process by monitoring contextual parameters, identifying when translation is needed based on predefined rules, and automatically requesting and applying localized content, thereby empowering end-users to benefit from real-time localization without direct involvement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If translation of static and dynamic content is enabled, then user experience is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experienceVSAvoidlocalization engine
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The localization system is segmented into distinct functional modules: trigger detection module, contextual parameter analysis module, translation request module, and content replacement module. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific tasks independently, reducing overall system complexity while enabling comprehensive translation of static and dynamic content through coordinated module interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The localization engine acts as an intermediary layer between the application content and the user interface. It intercepts content rendering requests, determines whether translation is needed based on trigger conditions, and substitutes appropriate localized content before presentation to the user. This intermediary approach encapsulates complexity within the engine while maintaining simple interaction patterns for end-users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Measurement precision

If contextual translation based on multiple parameters is implemented, then translation accuracy is improved, but processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetranslation accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of contextual parameters and pre-evaluates translation needs before actual content rendering. By assessing trigger conditions, user preferences, and content characteristics in advance, the localization engine determines whether translation is required and prepares appropriate localized content proactively, reducing processing delays during critical user interactions while maintaining high translation accuracy through comprehensive contextual analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9922028B2System and method for translation and localization of content in digital applications
Publication Date: 2018.03.20 INDUS APPSTORE PRIVATE LIMITED
  • US9922028B2 patent drawing
  • US9922028B2 patent drawing
  • US9922028B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The embodiments herein provide a system and method for translation of static and dynamic. content in digital applications. The embodiments provide a system and method for contextual translation of static and dynamic content on digital applications based on user-defined triggers. Currently available methods are pre-configured for content that is already part of the application, the applications do not localize or translate dynamically generated content. The present embodiments provide a system for contextual translation of static and dynamic content on digital applications. The system enables localization of multiple aspects of digital content, such as static and dynamic content, language, push notifications etc. based on multiple user-defined triggers such as history of user preferences, usage pattern of the user, input method, location of user etc. The system also provides a rank-based priority for localization of content based on analyses of usage pattern.