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Electronic dual language dictionary
Assignee: Fep Holding Co
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Filing: 1991-05-31
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Granted: 1994-03-15
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Expires: 2011-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A dual language information and dictionary machine permits operator selection of a message language, usually the operator's home language, and operator selection of an input word language. Operator input and entry of the word and the language selected provides translation, grammar and related dictionary information concerning the input word. Operator sequencing of an inflection request provides detailed information concerning each tense of the input word in the language into which it is translated together with information about each tense in the message or home language selected. Information screens are available at the request of the user at all operating states to provide additional information or directions.
Inventors
- 👤 David Justice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:20
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F40/00; G06F40/20; G06F40/237; G06F40/242; G06F40/247; G06F40/253; G06F40/40; G06F40/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A dual language dictionary machine having a keyboard for inputting an operator selected word and a display screen for displaying input words, inflections of input words and information messages about the input word and its inflections comprising; a first language database and a second language database, an operator actuated input language selection means to select either of said first or second languages as an input word language, said input word language being the primary language selected and the other of said first and second languages being the translation language, first processing means responsive to an input word in said primary language to provide a set of inflection words for said input word in said primary language, operator actuated sequencing means to sequence through said inflection words, second processing means responsive to said input word in said primary language to provide a translation of said input word and of its inflections into said translation language, and operator actuated message language selection means to select either of said first or second languages as a message language, and third processing means to provide information concerning said input word and said inflection in said message language.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A dual language dictionary machine having a keyboard for inputting an operator selected word and a display screen for displaying input words, inflections of input words and information messages about the input word and its inflections comprising; a first language database and a second language database, an operator actuated input language selection means to select either of said first or second languages as an input word language, said input word language being the primary language selected and the other of said first and second languages being the translation language, first processing means responsive to an input word in said primary language to provide a set of inflection words for said input word in said primary language, operator actuated sequencing means to sequence through said inflection words, second processing means responsive to said input word in said primary language to provide a translation of said input word and of its inflections into said translation language, and operator actuated message language selection means to select either of said first or second languages as a message language, and third processing means to provide information concerning said input word and said inflection in said message language.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 1 wherein: said message language is said primary language.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 1 wherein: said message language is said translation language.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 1 wherein: said information provided in said message language includes instruction messages and grammar information concerning said input word and its inflections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 4 wherein: said message language is said primary language.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 4 wherein: said message language is said translation language.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 1 further comprising: an operator actuated first sequencing key and, an operator actuated second sequencing key, means responsive to actuation of said first sequencing key to sequence the screen display in a forward direction through the said inflection words, and means responsive to actuation of said second sequencing key to sequence the screen display in a reverse direction through said inflection words, sequencing forward from the last one of a plurality of inflection words accessing the first one of said plurality of inflection words.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 1 further comprising: an operator actuated back-up key, and processing means responsive to actuation of said back-up key to access a previously displayed screen in the series of screens providing information concerning an input word.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 7 further comprising: an operator actuated back-up key, and processing means responsive to actuation of said back-up key to access a previously displayed screen in the series of screens providing information concerning an input word.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 7 wherein: said message language is said primary language.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 7 wherein: said message language is said translation language.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 7 wherein: said information provided in said message language includes instruction messages and grammer information concerning said input word and its inflection.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 9 wherein: said message language is said primary language.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 9 wherein: said message language is said translation language.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 9 wherein: said information provided in said message language includes instruction messages and grammar information concerning said input word and its inflections.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 10 wherein: said information provided in said message language includes instruction messages and grammer information concerning said input word and its inflections.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 11 wherein: said information provided in said message language includes instruction messages and grammar information concerning said input word and its inflections.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
The dual language dictionary machine of claim 13 wherein: said information provided in said message language includes instruction messages and grammar information concerning said input word and its inflections.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The dual language dictionary machine of claim 14 wherein: said information provided in said message language includes instruction messages and grammar information concerning said input word and its inflections.
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