Electronic dictionary and language interpreter with auto-search key for deriving a full-length word and its associated translation word based on a partial word entered
March 20, 2001. 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 ReferencesHand-held interactive terminal Electronic pocket directory Language translating apparatus and methods therefor Electronic dictionary and language interpreter Portable electronic language translation device Spelled word input directory information retrieval system with input word error corrective searching Electronic dictionary with plug-in module intelligence Electronic calculation/memorandum apparatus Means for displaying at least two different words and for providing independent pronunciations of these words Electronic dictionary and language interpreter with faculties of examining a full-length word based on a partial word entered and of displaying the total word and a translation corresponding thereto InventorsApplicationNo. 06/119662 filed on 02/08/1980US Classes:704/7, Storage or retrieval of data434/157, Foreign715/534Input of abbreviated word formExaminersPrimary: Thomas, James D.Assistant: Williams, Archie E. Jr. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 17/28 (20060101)G06F 17/27 (20060101) Foreign Application Priority Data1979-02-09 JPAbstractA portable electronic dictionary and language interpreter includes a control circuit for conducting retrieval of one or more full-length words on the basis of a non full-length form entered by an input device. The one or more complete words are preliminarily stored in a memory such as a read-only memory (ROM). The control circuit is activated by a search key provided on the main frame of the portable device. According to the repetition of the actuation of the search key, a plurality of full-length words are successively developed from the memory and then indicated in a display. In another form of the present invention, another type of search key may be provided so that the plurality of full-length words can be successively developed and then indicated.Other References
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