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Translating apparatus
Assignee: Sharp Corp
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Filing: 1987-11-25
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Granted: 1990-01-16
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Expires: 2007-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A translating apparatus for translating an input sentence and outputting its translated sentence so as to display the input sentence and the translated sentence, includes a division device for dividing the input sentence at a designated location into a plurality of character-strings, a linking device for linking a plurality of character-strings into the input sentence, and a selection device for selecting one of the division device or the linking device.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Suzuki
- 👤 Shinobu Shiotani
- 👤 Shinji Tokunaga
- 👤 Tokuyuki Hirai
- 👤 Yoji Fukumochi
- 👤 Shuzo Kugimiya
- 👤 Ichiko Sata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:14
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F40/00; G06F40/40; G06F40/42; G06F40/47; G06F40/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A translating apparatus for translating an input sentence and outputting its translated sentence, which apparatus displays the input sentence and the translated sentence comprising: means for dividing the input sentence at a designated location into at least two character-strings, each said character-string being identifiable as a separate sentence; means for linking a plurality of designated character-strings into the input sentence, each said character string being identifiable as a separate sentence; means for selecting either one of said means for dividing or said means for linking when viewing one or more input sentences to the translated; means for continuously inputting a plurality of sentences into the translating apparatus; means for separating said continuously input plurality at sentences into separate sentences; means for performing line feed of separate sentences; and means for executing said means for separating prior to translation of the separately designated sentences.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A translating apparatus for translating an input sentence and outputting its translated sentence, which apparatus displays the input sentence and the translated sentence comprising: means for dividing the input sentence at a designated location into at least two character-strings, each said character-string being identifiable as a separate sentence; means for linking a plurality of designated character-strings into the input sentence, each said character string being identifiable as a separate sentence; means for selecting either one of said means for dividing or said means for linking when viewing one or more input sentences to the translated; means for continuously inputting a plurality of sentences into the translating apparatus; means for separating said continuously input plurality at sentences into separate sentences; means for performing line feed of separate sentences; and means for executing said means for separating prior to translation of the separately designated sentences.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The translating apparatus according to claim 1, further including means for executing either of said means for dividing or means for linking subsequent to designating a division or linking location of said character-strings.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-01-15 | 1993-07-17 | 1994-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-15 | 1997-07-17 | 1998-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-15 | 2001-07-17 | 2002-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |