Translation Interface with Confidence-Sorted Alternative Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing translation systems provide only one translation result by default, reducing accuracy and making it difficult for users to select alternative translations, especially on small screens like mobile phones, where displaying multiple candidates is not practical.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allow users to view and switch between multiple translation results for a complete statement by displaying a current target language statement and control buttons to navigate through a collection of alternatives, sorted by confidence levels, enabling users to easily access more translation options without repeatedly selecting individual words or phrases.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If only one translation result is displayed by default, then the interface is simple and easy to operate, but the translation accuracy and user satisfaction are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the function of displaying multiple translation results from the main translation interface and implements it through a separate popping window that appears when users interact with specific words or phrases. This separation allows the interface to remain simple while providing access to multiple translation options when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-calculates and stores multiple candidate translation results for each source language statement before the user needs them. When a user interacts with the translation interface, the pre-computed candidate results are immediately available for display, eliminating the need for real-time computation and ensuring quick response.
2Measurement precision
If multiple candidate translation results are displayed for each word or phrase, then translation accuracy improves, but the device complexity and operation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display of multiple translation results into a separate popping window that appears only when users click on specific words or phrases. This segmentation prevents the main interface from becoming cluttered while still providing access to multiple translation options, thereby reducing perceived complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from displaying multiple translation results in the same spatial dimension (which would clutter the interface) to displaying them in a different dimension through a popping window that overlays the main interface. This dimensional change allows multiple results to be presented without increasing interface complexity.
3Measurement precision
If users manually select candidate results one by one, then translation accuracy may improve, but the time consumption and operation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a smart default selection mechanism where the system automatically identifies and presents the most appropriate translation result based on pre-calculated confidence scores. Users can review multiple options if desired, but the system provides a ready-to-use translation without requiring manual selection, thereby reducing time consumption while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to users in the form of confidence scores or indicators that help them quickly assess the quality of different translation options. This feedback mechanism guides users to the best translation result without requiring them to manually evaluate each option, reducing both time consumption and operation complexity.
4Measurement precision
If multiple translation results are displayed on mobile phone screens, then translation accuracy improves, but the display area requirements and operation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent nests the multiple translation results within a compact popping window that can be displayed over the main translation interface on mobile devices. This nesting approach allows multiple results to be presented in a space-efficient manner that adapts to the limited screen real estate of mobile phones without requiring additional display area.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and system for providing translation information are disclosed. The method for providing translation information includes: S1, receiving a source language statement inputted by a user, and acquiring a current target language statement according to the source language statement; S2, displaying the current target language statement and a preset control on a current interface; and S3, receiving an operation performed on the preset control from the user, and acquiring another target language statement according to the operation and displaying the other target language statement on the current interface. With the method, many translation results of one complete statement may be provided fast and conveniently without repeatedly selecting words or phrases from several candidate items, such that the user may view more translation results, thus improving the accuracy of translation and the user satisfaction level effectively.