Skype: software translated now also in German – THE WORLD

times quickly call up in France or China, without speaking the language? With Skype’s real-time translation to the now German-speaking users can. Five other languages ​​are available: English, French, Spanish, Italian and Mandarin. Conversely, works in these languages ​​and the conversion into German. Who wants to just send text messages, it can translate in up to 50 international languages ​​and can translate them back.

Photo: AFP The conversations are recorded to translation – the user must agree

The transfer of the spoken word in the translated text or synthetic speech output is completely machined. Skype users must ensure, however, agree that their conversations are recorded without reference to their user accounts. So are analyzes of the translations and fixes the translation algorithms are possible. As a user you

also has the choice of whether you want to hear the other party as a computer voice in their own language or text translations prefers. How Skype employee Yasmin Khan describes is the translator also useful for users with hearing problems, because they can display subtitles. The translation process consists of four steps: First, the speech input is recognized and stored in text form. The computer then adjusted them by linguistic features, pauses or noise words. Then translated into the target language. Finally translate a text-to-speech program, the translation into synthetic speech output.

To use the translator, the caller has to the Skype desktop 8.1 use app for Windows. The called party can use other versions and operating systems, but need to install additional software.

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