System for multilingual communication of computer-specified aural or visual control messages in an operator-designated language
September 8, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesElectronic calculator system having audio messages for operator interaction Multiple language character generating system Multi-lingual input keyboard and display Language translating apparatus and methods therefor Apparatus for assisting in the transposition of foreign language text Intelligent data processing terminal having an interlock system Transaction execution system with improved key function versatility Means for displaying at least two different words and for providing independent pronunciations of these words Patent #: 4328562 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/185240 filed on 09/08/1980US Classes:704/8, Multilingual or national language support340/384.5, With computer element340/692, Sound reproducer700/17, Operator interface (e.g., display with control)700/18, Specific programming (e.g., relay or ladder logic)704/277, Translation704/3Having particular Input/Output deviceExaminersPrimary: Thomas, James D.Assistant: Williams, Archie E. Jr. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG05B 19/408 (20060101)G06F 9/44 (20060101) G06F 3/023 (20060101) AbstractMultilingual computer-specified control messages are communicated to an operator in an operator-selected language by the combination of a message writer and a language changer. The language changer contains a set of message storage tables, each containing a set of control messages written in a particular language, and a set of message address tables, each message address table referencing a computer-generated message code indicative of a specific condition to a respective one of the control messages in an associated message location table. In accordance with an operator command indicative of a desired control message language, the language changer supplies the message writer with the corresponding message storage table and message address table. When the message writer is supplied with a computer-generated message code, it employs the message address table to translate the message code into a control message address and then transmits the control message located in the corresponding message storage table at the address obtained from the message address table to a visual display or to a voice synthesizer for communication to the operator.Other References
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