Abstract: A user’s computing device (such as a smartphone) runs an application whereby the user can connect with nearby bystanders who may speak different languages. Upon establishing a connection with the bystander, the user can enter a message in the user’s primary language. The message is translated to the primary languages of the bystanders, and each such translated message is also back-translated into the user’s primary language for review and editing. The back-translated message(s) allow the user to discern possible issues with the original message that may cause misunderstandings with the bystanders. Subsequent editing of the original and/ or back-translated messages results in updates to all of the original, translated, and back-translated messages, and upon the user’s approval, the translated messages are sent to the bystanders, who may respond via their devices in the same manner as the user.

Abstract: Telephone calls within one or more telephone networks (or portions thereof) are animated in real time as they occur, or over some past period in real time or at a user-selected speed. Each animated call displays the call's progress from its first connection to its final disconnection, along with intervening connection delays and transition events (e.g., transfers, holds, conferences, etc.). Animated display of multiple concurrent calls allows network administrators to easily and intuitively diagnose telephone network issues and more easily devise solutions, particularly where such display is provided in combination with concurrent measures of telephone network efficiency.

Abstract: Telephone calls within one or more telephone networks (or portions thereof) are animated in real time as they occur, or over some past period in real time or at a user-selected speed. Each animated call displays the call's progress from its first connection to its final disconnection, along with intervening connection delays and transition events (e.g., transfers, holds, conferences, etc.). Animated display of multiple concurrent calls allows network administrators to easily and intuitively diagnose telephone network issues and more easily devise solutions, particularly where such display is provided in combination with concurrent measures of telephone network efficiency.