Machine-Aided Voice Translation (MAVT).

Abstract : Military field interrogators require both foreign language proficiency and interrogation skills. The Machine-Aided Voice Translation (MAVT) prototype system was developed in response to the shortage of experienced interrogators with this mix of abilities. The MAVT accepts an interrogator's spoken English question and translates it into spoken Spanish. The spoken Spanish response of the potential informant can then be translated into spoken English. Other military applications for spoken language translation technology include foreign language training, multinational operation assistance, and foreign communications processing. Civilian applications include law enforcement, diplomatic or business briefing aids, and tourist travel aids.