Language translator with circuitry for detecting and holding words not stored in dictionary ROM
US4623985A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/58
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic translator comprises an input device for entering a first word or words, a first memory circuit for storing the first words, a second memory circuit for storing second words equivalent to the first words, an access circuit for addressing the memory circuits to cause retrieval of the first word or words, or alternately the second word or words, and a control circuit for controlling activation of the access circuit. There may be additionally provided a holding circuit for holding one or more of the first words without translation thereof.
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