| Name Translation aide
for custom applications |
Ntrans (Name
Translation) is a software for translation from and
into Indian Languages. The domain is limited to proper
nouns only. Ntrans is an intelligent combination of
two powerful tools of translation: Dictionary and a
heuristic suggestion mechanism. On the one hand it is
dictionary driven, the dictionary comprises the most
important names which are stored basically as roots.
The second component is a powerful heuristic suggestion
mechanism, which is context driven. The mechanism tries
to emulate a human being and as in the case of a native
speaker determines the most "correct" representation
of the word. Statistical weightage rules and environmental
rules driven by a powerful engine thus emulate and mimic
human behavior, giving the closest possible suggestion.
The mix between
a dictionary, which lists exceptions and roots and a
suggestion engine, allows Ntrans to enjoy the benefits
of both solutions without falling into the obvious trap
of an overloaded Dictionary or a weak suggestion mechanism.
In a nutshell
Ntrans can provide correct spellings for nearly 85%
names in common usage. The more the deviation from the
norm either by introduction of rare spellings or misspellings,
Ntrans falls back on the closest phonetic spelling which,
most times is the right one, since the heuristic engine
mimics and emulates human behavior.
To take care
of anomalies remaining after introducing words to Ntrans,
a personal dictionary has been provided. This Personal
Dictionary is for convenience and needs to be used with
caution as:
A word entered
in the personal dictionary will override the Lookup
dictionary as well as the parser and the suggestion
mechanism. It is a powerful tool and should be used
with care.
Salient Features:
- This is available as an application
for translating an odd data base once in a while
- It has the option for appending
to personal dictionary for words which are spelt in
a manner different from regular the norm.
- Translation accuracy of upto
85%
- It allows existing databases
to be translated on the fly
- It is also available as a
library
- The library can be integrated
into one's application for translation as and when
required by the module
- Dispenses with the need to
maintain two databases unless deemed necessary.
 Enhanced
Transliteration
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