Translation Server for Real-Time Voice and Text Communication

The patent introduces a translation server as an intermediary component that handles translation processing between communication terminals. The server receives original content from one terminal, translates it to the target language, and returns the translated content. This mediator approach enables multi-language communication without requiring complex translation functionality to be embedded in each terminal device, thus resolving the contradiction between language compatibility and system complexity.

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-translating content before it is fully transmitted or displayed. The translation server begins translation processing as soon as the original content is received, and the communication terminal displays the translated content as soon as it becomes available, rather than waiting for complete translation. This overlapping of transmission and translation processes reduces the perceived delay and maintains communication efficiency.

The patent shifts the translation database from the terminal device to the translation server, representing a dimensional change in system architecture. Instead of storing large translation databases locally in each terminal (which would consume significant memory), the system accesses translation data remotely from the server. This cloud-based approach provides fast translation speed through networked access to comprehensive databases without burdening terminal memory resources.