Multifunction Printer Automatic Document Translation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multifunctional printer devices lack efficient and user-friendly automatic language translation capabilities, requiring multiple stages and external resources to translate printed documents, which complicates the process in office environments.
Innovation Solution
Integration of optical character recognition (OCR) and automatic machine translation (MT) within multifunctional printer machines, allowing users to capture images, specify source and target languages, select page layout templates, and output translated documents with both original and translated text in a single printout.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If computerized translation is used to translate printed documents, then translation speed is improved, but the process requires multiple stages and accessing several independent resources which increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent translation resources (scanner, OCR engine, translation engine, and printer) into a single integrated multifunctional device. This merging eliminates the need to access several external resources and stages, reducing process complexity while maintaining fast translation speed through internal integration of all translation functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The multifunctional printer device is designed to perform multiple functions including scanning, OCR processing, language translation, and printing within a single device. This multi-functionality allows the device to handle the entire translation workflow internally, reducing the need for external resources and simplifying the overall process while maintaining high translation speed.
2Measurement precision
If professional translation services are used, then translation quality is improved, but the process requires human intervention which reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The device enables self-service translation by automatically performing OCR recognition, language detection, and translation processing without requiring human intervention. The system autonomously handles the entire translation workflow from document scanning to producing translated printouts, significantly improving productivity while maintaining acceptable translation quality through integrated processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs preliminary actions by pre-loading translation memories and language resources into internal memory, and by automatically detecting source languages and selecting appropriate translation engines before the actual translation process begins. This preliminary preparation enables rapid automated translation without requiring human setup or intervention, improving both productivity and consistency of translation quality.
3Productivity
If document translation is automated, then productivity is improved, but the ability to customize layout and formatting is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The device provides dynamic layout customization where users can select from multiple pre-configured page layout templates (such as original-text-only, translation-only, or side-by-side arrangements) and easily switch between them. This dynamic selection capability allows users to customize the output layout according to their specific needs while maintaining automated translation productivity, as the templates are pre-designed to work seamlessly with the automated translation process.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and system for translating documents with the use of a multifunctional printer machine, including capturing an image of a document; determining regions of the document captured that include original text; performing optical character recognition of the regions of the document captured that include the original text; specifying a source language corresponding to the original text; specifying one or more target languages corresponding to translated text; performing language translation of the original text into translated text; selecting one or more page layout templates having multiple pre-designated areas for receiving the original text and the translated text; and outputting one or more printouts in accordance with the one or more page layout templates selected, including at least an area designating (i) the original text in the source language and (ii) the translated text in the one or more target languages.