Shared Translation Database Revision System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for revising translated content are inefficient, as users can only communicate inaccuracies and suggested revisions manually, leading to repetitive processes for both users and publishers, with limited options for contributing corrections to translation databases.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that utilizes shared translation databases, allowing users to suggest revisions which are then reviewed and approved, with the ability to propagate changes across multiple instances and translations, while maintaining control over intellectual property and providing a reward system for user contributions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users manually communicate inaccuracies and suggested revisions to publishers, then translation accuracy can be improved, but the revision process becomes inefficient and repetitive
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables users to directly suggest revisions to translations without requiring manual communication with publishers. Users can identify inaccuracies and submit revision suggestions through the platform themselves, eliminating the repetitive manual communication process while maintaining translation accuracy improvement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where user revision suggestions are submitted to the translation database, reviewed by publishers or translation memory systems, and then applied to improve future translations. This creates a continuous feedback loop that improves translation accuracy while automating the revision process.
2Measurement precision
If users are given access to suggest revisions in translation databases, then translation quality improves, but control over intellectual property may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary review process where user revision suggestions are submitted to the translation database but require approval from publishers or authorized reviewers before being applied. This intermediary mechanism allows user contributions to improve translation quality while maintaining publisher control over intellectual property through the approval workflow.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary review and approval of user revision suggestions before applying them to the translation database. This preliminary action ensures that intellectual property control is maintained through authorized review while still allowing user contributions to improve translation quality.
3Stability of the object's composition
If revision suggestions are propagated across multiple instances and translations, then consistency improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a universal revision propagation mechanism that automatically applies approved revision suggestions across multiple translation instances and languages. This multi-functional approach improves translation consistency across the entire database while managing system complexity through automated rules-based propagation rather than manual intervention in each instance.
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AI summary
A method, system, and computer usable program product for revising content translations using shared translation databases are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A translation of some content is presented to a user. A revision to a first portion of the translation is received from the user. A second portion of the translation is identified using the shared translation database, the second portion being a candidate for revising using the revision. The second portion is suggested for revision. The second portion may be identified without user interaction. The revision may be submitted for review along with user-selected portions, and an approval may be received. The user's access to the shared translation database may be controlled such that the user is able to interact with the shared translation database to identify the second portion but the user may be unable to modify the shared translation database.