Abstract: A device capable of words/sentences translation from Arabic languages (Arabic, Urdu and Persian) to another language and vice-versa. The device discloses word pronunciation means which incorporate a sound synthesis means, a storage means for coded allophones and firmware means for language pronunciation rules. The invention discloses a data structure means and input means that eliminates the need for alphabetic keyboards. The device discloses a display means for words, modifiers, and explanatory abbreviations to categorize words. The invention also discloses a variable-width dot-matrices means for Arabic letters/modifiers generation. In one embodiment, the device contains a single chip microcomputer, a liquid crystal dot matrix display, a voice synthesis processor, a six-key operation keyboard and a solid state memory module for Arabic-English and English-Arabic translation.

Abstract: A computerized device to teach the basics of the Arabic language and the rules of the recitation of the Qur'an meeting the particular requirements of the Arabic language and the Qur'anic phonetics and script in a convenient and simple manner. The device is provided with Arabic voice synthesis capability using linear prediction coding data and firmware and software pronunciation rules to conserve memory, as well as color graphics and animation capability and an interface to a color television set to add attractive and interactive learning capability. Different sizes of Arabic letters and a complete set of Arabic modifiers are implemented. The device uses variable-length dot matrixes to achieve high quality Arabic letter fonts for the Qur'anic script. A memory conserving graphics protocol is disclosed. The device uses a simple hand-held remote keyboard (eight key or less) for complete operation and is programmable through solid state software memory modules.