Document Publishing Tool for Multi-Language Translation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional translation tools are limited to specific language pairs, requiring multiple tools and versions to translate documents into multiple languages and formats, which is costly and inconvenient for users.

Innovation Solution

A document publishing tool that translates master documents into multiple natural languages and formats using stylesheets, allowing for a single tool to generate output documents in various languages and formats, eliminating the need for multiple installations and versions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple translation tools are used to translate documents into different language pairs, then translation capability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetranslation capabilityVSAvoidnumber of tools
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single translation tool that can handle multiple language pairs through a unified interface. The system uses a language detection mechanism and configurable translation engine that can be set up to support various language combinations, eliminating the need for separate tools for each language pair while maintaining comprehensive translation capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple translation tools are installed to cover different language pairs, then translation versatility is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetranslation versatilityVSAvoidinstallation and maintenance
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides a universal translation platform where users can configure supported language pairs through a single installation. The tool includes automated language detection and a user-friendly interface for selecting source and target languages, eliminating the need to install and maintain multiple separate translation tools while preserving the ability to translate between various language combinations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple publishing tools are used to convert documents into different formats, then publishing capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepublishing capabilityVSAvoidnumber of tools
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple publishing functions into a single integrated tool. The system combines translation capabilities with format conversion functions, allowing users to translate documents and simultaneously convert them into various target formats (such as PDF, HTML, EPUB) through one unified interface, eliminating the need for separate publishing tools for each format.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The publishing tool is designed with multi-functionality to handle diverse document formats and publishing requirements. The system can detect the source document format, translate the content, and automatically convert the result into multiple target formats suitable for different publishing channels, providing comprehensive publishing capability through a single tool.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Adaptability or versatility

If multiple tools are purchased to translate into multiple languages and formats, then translation and publishing capability is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetranslation and publishing capabilityVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple previously separate functions (translation for different language pairs, format conversion for different publishing platforms) into a single integrated tool. This consolidation allows users to achieve comprehensive translation and publishing capability across multiple languages and formats while purchasing only one tool instead of multiple separate tools, thereby reducing overall cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides universal functionality that covers multiple language pairs and output formats through a single purchase. The tool includes configurable translation engines and format conversion modules that can be activated as needed, allowing users to access comprehensive translation and publishing capabilities without the need to purchase multiple separate tools for each language or format combination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9361294B2Publishing tool for translating documents
Publication Date: 2016.06.07 RED HAT INC
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AI summary

Some embodiments of a publishing tool to translate documents have been presented. In one embodiment, a master document written in a first natural language is received. The master document is repurposed to generate a set of output documents in one or more predetermined formats, wherein each of the output document is in a distinct one of a set of natural languages.