System and method for providing multiple language capability in computer-based applications
US6205418A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F40/58
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a system and method for providing a multiple language capability in a computer-based target application such as a personal computer-based (PC-based) attendant console for a communications switching system. The multiple language capability of the present invention includes the ability to dynamically change language selections for the text-based information that is visually presented to a user of the target application, which includes commands, labels, status and error messages, help screens, and the like. Users can either select a pre-programmed standard language, customize any of the standard languages to create a modified version of the standard language, or create a new language. In one embodiment, a multiple language capable PC-based attendant console includes a programmable computer with a custom language development function, a privileged operations function for administrators, and an attendant operations function. The programmable computer is coupled to a communications switching system via an adapter means. Selecting an appropriate language for use in the target application is accomplished by retrieving a user profile for an attendant, displaying a c…
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