VoiceTra(Voice Translator)

VoiceTra is a versatile speech translation application designed to facilitate travel-related communication. Available for free download, it supports 31 languages and offers an intuitive interface that allows users to verify the accuracy of translations.

Whether you're traveling abroad or welcoming visitors to Japan, VoiceTra serves as an invaluable personal speech translator. It leverages advanced speech recognition, translation, and synthesis technologies developed by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) to convert your spoken words into different languages and deliver them via synthesized voice.

One of the standout features of VoiceTra is its ability to instantly switch the translation direction, enabling seamless communication between two people speaking different languages on a single device. For languages that do not support speech input, text input is also available, enhancing the app's versatility.

VoiceTra is particularly useful for travel-related conversations, making it an excellent tool for various scenarios such as:

• Transportation: Navigating buses, trains, rental cars, taxis, airports, and transit systems.
• Shopping: Dining at restaurants, shopping, and handling payments.
• Hotel: Managing check-ins, check-outs, and cancellations.
• Sightseeing: Assisting with overseas travel and supporting foreign customers.

Additionally, VoiceTra has been recognized for its potential in disaster prevention and response.

While the app can function as a dictionary for word lookups, it is most effective when used to translate sentences, as it can better interpret and convey the intended meaning within context.

Supported Languages: VoiceTra supports a wide range of languages, including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Myanmar, Arabic, Italian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Dutch, Khmer, Sinhala, Danish, German, Turkish, Nepali, Hungarian, Hindi, Filipino, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Malay, Mongolian, Lao, and Russian.

Restrictions and Considerations:

• An internet connection is required to use VoiceTra.
• Translation results may take longer to display based on network connectivity.
• Text input is limited to languages supported by the OS keyboard.
• Proper display of characters depends on the fonts installed on your device.
• The app's functionality may be affected by server downtimes.
• Users are responsible for any communication fees, including potentially high international data roaming charges.
• Developed for research purposes, the app uses servers set up for research, with recorded data used to enhance speech translation technologies.
• While testing for business use is allowed, continuous use should be directed towards private services licensed by NICT.
• For more detailed information, please review the "Terms of Use" at https://voicetra.nict.go.jp/en/attention.html.

What's New in Version 9.0.4

Last updated on Aug 20, 2024

• Now supports Android 14, ensuring compatibility with the latest operating system.

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