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Plural mode language translator having formatting circuitry for arranging translated words in different orders
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1986-03-24
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Granted: 1987-02-17
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Expires: 2006-03-24
Abstract
Abstract An electronic translator includes an input device entering words of a first language, a convertor connected to the input device to convert words of the first language entered from the input device into words of a second language, and circuitry for arranging the words of the second language obtained from the converter in accordance with a format specific to the second language.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Murata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:52
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F40/00; G06F40/40; G06F40/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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An electronic translator, comprising: input means for entering words of a first language; mode input means for selectively entering either a first mode signal or a second mode signal; converting means connected to said input means for converting the words of the first language entered from said input means into words of a second language; and arranging means connected to said converting means and said mode input means, for arranging the words of the second language obtained from said converting means in a first order in response to said first mode signal entered from said mode input means, and for arranging the words of the second language obtained from said converting means in a second order obtained from said converting means in response to said second mode signal entered from said mode input means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electronic translator, comprising: input means for entering words of a first language; mode input means for selectively entering either a first mode signal or a second mode signal; converting means connected to said input means for converting the words of the first language entered from said input means into words of a second language; and arranging means connected to said converting means and said mode input means, for arranging the words of the second language obtained from said converting means in a first order in response to said first mode signal entered from said mode input means, and for arranging the words of the second language obtained from said converting means in a second order obtained from said converting means in response to said second mode signal entered from said mode input means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An electronic translator according to claim 1, further comprising visualizing means for providing a visual display of the words of the second language arranged by said arranging means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electronic translator according to claim 2, further comprising vocal output means for providing a voice output of the words of the second language arranged by said arranging means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An electronic translator according to claim 1, wherein said arranging means includes a memory for storing information in the first order obtained from said converting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electronic translator according to claim 4, wherein said input means includes means for designating translation of the first language to the second language.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electronic translator according to claim 5, wherein said arranging means is operative in response to said designating means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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An electronic translator according to claim 5, wherein said designating means includes a plurality of keys.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
An electronic translator according to claim 1, wherein said converting means includes a memory cassette removably and electrically connected to said electronic translator, said memory cassette having the words of said second language therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
An electronic translator, comprising: input means for entering words of a first language; a plurality of selecting keys for designating translation of the first language to a second language; converting means connected to said plurality of selecting keys and said input means for converting the words of the first language entered from said input means into words of the second language; and arranging means, operable in a first mode and in a second mode, connected to said converting means for arranging the words of the second language obtained from said converting means in a first order in the first mode, and for arranging the words of the second language obtained from said converting means in a second order obtained from said converting means in the second mode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
An electronic translator, comprising: input means for entering words of a first language; a plurality of selecting keys for designating translation of the first language to a second language; converting means connected to said plurality of selecting keys and said input means for converting the words of the first language entered from said input means into words of the second language; and arranging means, operable in a first mode and in a second mode, connected to said converting means for arranging the words of the second language obtained from said converting means in a first order in the first mode, and for arranging the words of the second language obtained from said converting means in a second order obtained from said converting means in the second mode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electronic translator according to claim 1, wherein converting means includes a dictionary memory removably and electrically connected to said electronic translator, said dictionary memory having the words of said second language therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electronic translator according to claim 1, wherein said mode input means includes at least a manually operable input switch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electronic translator according to claim 11, further comprising visualizing means for visualizing the words as arranged by said arranging means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electronic translator according to claim 11, wherein said input means includes means for entering a period and means for driving said converting means in response to said means for entering said period.
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