Multilingual Automatic Translation and Speech Synthesis System
J-SERVER Guidance for Outdoor Use
Disaster Prevention
I want to translate easily
I want to request narration
Online environment
English
Chinese Simplified
Korean
Reads text aloud with natural, native-level speech.
Not only for multilingual broadcasts to enhance convenience for daily visitors, but also for emergency disaster broadcasts.
Used by large facilities and local governments.
Used by large facilities and local governments.
Recommended for these people
- Are you having trouble with foreign language announcements?
- Difficult to arrange/secure an announcer → No announcer needed
Recording takes time and money → Easily created on a PC
Want to broadcast urgent messages automatically → Reduced recording effort
Want to change broadcast content by date/season → Easy emergency changes and corrections - Are you having trouble with foreign language voice guidance?
- Want to add voice guidance to equipment operation → Easy to create at any time
Current voice guidance is hard to hear → High-quality narration
Frequently change announcement content for ads, etc. → Quick editing possible
Want to incorporate an interactive interface → Real-time voice output function
Introductory Video
Multilingual Automatic Translation and Speech Synthesis System "J-SERVER Guidance"
Speech Synthesis Sample
You can listen to the industry-leading sample audio included in J-server Guidance.
It is widely used for disaster prevention, public transportation, and in-store announcements in commercial facilities.
Features and Benefits
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High-precision automatic translationSince our founding, Kodensha has consistently dedicated itself to improving language processing technology, and our translation engine is among the best in the domestic industry!
To further improve translation quality, high-performance tools are included as standard. Easily increase translation accuracy and work efficiency with features such as specialized dictionaries for various fields, user dictionaries that can be customized by the user, and translation memory that can adjust translations for better consistency. Our solutions are widely adopted by government agencies, major portals, e-commerce sites, and social media platforms. -
Native-level speech synthesisBy adopting the industry's highest-level speech synthesis engine, "HOYA Corporation's VoiceText," any text can be pronounced clearly. Furthermore, unlike conventional speech synthesis that reads text in a flat tone, it achieves natural intonation close to a human voice.
It has a proven track record of being introduced in many broadcasting systems, including disaster prevention, airports, bus terminals, and television narration. -
Abundant speakersSpeakers for Japanese, English (US/UK), Chinese, and Korean are on standby. We offer a variety of voices, including bright and calm tones, as well as male and female voices, which can be used in a wide range of scenarios as a means of conveying information.
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Reliable customer supportWe provide detailed support from introduction to after-sales. We have a support system in place for various inquiries, not only for technical support but also for translation and operation methods.
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Extensive "Specialized Terminology Dictionaries" for translation!
By including one of the industry's largest collections of specialized terminology dictionaries, we have achieved an unprecedented level of translation accuracy. For fields with particularly high demand, we have taken care not to simply increase the number of dictionaries, but to add only carefully selected ones, ensuring that the overall translation quality is not compromised.
Case Studies
We have a proven track record of implementation with corporations and local governments (including prefectural offices and government-designated cities).
Service Details
With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics decided, the demand for multilingual support is increasing more than ever.
By implementing J-SERVER Guidance, you can streamline translation work and audio content production. Saving time and costs will further expand the scenarios where multilingual support can be utilized.
By implementing J-SERVER Guidance, you can streamline translation work and audio content production. Saving time and costs will further expand the scenarios where multilingual support can be utilized.
High-speed, high-quality multilingual narration
Supported fields and usage examples
・Train stations ・Airports ・Bus stops ・Hotels ・Department stores ・Underground malls
・Schools ・Stadiums ・Supermarkets ・Convention centers
・Schools ・Stadiums ・Supermarkets ・Convention centers
Specifications
Automatic translation function
| Item | Overview |
|---|---|
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Translation Engine |
J-SERVER Advance |
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Translation Languages |
English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean |
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Translation direction |
Japanese-English, Japanese-Chinese (Simplified), Japanese-Korean |
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User dictionary |
A dictionary that users can create as they wish |
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Technical Term Dictionary |
Dictionaries to improve translation accuracy in specialized fields |
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System dictionary |
A dictionary that is automatically used during translation as a base dictionary |
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Translation memory |
A translation support tool that registers source and target text pairs to streamline subsequent translation work |
Speech synthesis function
| Item | Overview |
|---|---|
| Text-to-speech software | HOYA Corporation Voice Engine "VoiceText" |
| Language | Japanese English (US/UK) Chinese (Mandarin/Taiwanese/Cantonese) Korean Thai Spanish (Spain/Mexico) Portuguese (Brazil) French (France/Canada) Italian German |
| Speaker | Male, female |
| Audio file format | wav format |
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Text-to-speech function |
Read, Pause, Stop, Time display, Settings (Volume, Speed, Pitch) |
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Number of registered words |
Japanese: Approx. 200,000 words |
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User Dictionary |
Japanese: Katakana |
Operating Environment and Specifications
| Item |
Overview |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11/10/8.1/8 (Japanese version) *The latest Service Pack (SP) is required. |
| Computer unit | A computer equipped with an Intel or Intel-compatible CPU that runs the above OS properly. |
| Memory | 2.0 GB or more of installed memory is required. |
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Required software |
Apache HTTP Server (Ver 2.2.25 non-SSL) PHP (Ver 5.3.28) Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable – x86 9.0.21022 |
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Disk drive |
DVD-ROM drive |
■Note
Translations by J-SERVER Guidance are machine-generated and are not guaranteed to be accurate at all times. Readings by this system are generated by speech synthesis and are not guaranteed to be accurate at all times. Unauthorized copying or misuse of this product is prohibited.
The speech synthesis uses the VoiceText speech engine from HOYA Corporation. VoiceText is a registered trademark of Voiceware Co., Ltd., and the copyright for VoiceText belongs to that company. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other company names and product names used are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
*The contents of this page are current as of June 1, 2014. *The specifications of this service are subject to change without notice for improvement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales representative.
Translations by J-SERVER Guidance are machine-generated and are not guaranteed to be accurate at all times. Readings by this system are generated by speech synthesis and are not guaranteed to be accurate at all times. Unauthorized copying or misuse of this product is prohibited.
The speech synthesis uses the VoiceText speech engine from HOYA Corporation. VoiceText is a registered trademark of Voiceware Co., Ltd., and the copyright for VoiceText belongs to that company. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other company names and product names used are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
*The contents of this page are current as of June 1, 2014. *The specifications of this service are subject to change without notice for improvement. If you have any questions, please contact our sales representative.
Option
We offer an optional service where native professional staff create the translation manuscripts to be registered in this system.
This will improve the accuracy of multilingual broadcasts.
Please contact us for details.
This will improve the accuracy of multilingual broadcasts.
Please contact us for details.
Price
This depends on your system environment.
We will provide a quote after consultation.
We will provide a quote after consultation.
Supported Languages
Translation Languages
English (US)
Chinese (Simplified)
Korean
Spain
Portugal
Speech Synthesis Languages
In addition to the 5 languages above, we support 10 more languages.
Japanese
Chinese (Traditional)
English (UK)
Cantonese (Hong Kong)
Thai
Spanish (Mexico)
French
French (Canada)
Italian
German
How to Use
Consultation and Quotation
Please consult with us first.
We will carefully listen to your needs and objectives via phone, email, or in-person meetings. After understanding your requirements, we will propose the optimal plan.
If you are a person in charge who feels that "the system is too complex and I don't really understand it!", please rest assured. We also accept consultations regarding systems and technology, so please feel free to contact us. We will submit a quote after the consultation.
Fees vary depending on the number of languages requested, the number of accesses to the website, etc.
We will carefully listen to your needs and objectives via phone, email, or in-person meetings. After understanding your requirements, we will propose the optimal plan.
If you are a person in charge who feels that "the system is too complex and I don't really understand it!", please rest assured. We also accept consultations regarding systems and technology, so please feel free to contact us. We will submit a quote after the consultation.
Fees vary depending on the number of languages requested, the number of accesses to the website, etc.
[Tokyo] 03-6705-5720
[Osaka] 06-6628-8880
Reception hours: 9:00-18:00
Not available on weekends and holidays.
Not available on weekends and holidays.
Submission of Purchase Order
Please fill in the required information such as your contact details, preferred language, and intended use, and then submit the order form.
Submission of Configuration Application Form and Configuration on Automatic Translation Server
Once you submit the configuration application form, we will perform the various settings on our automatic translation server.
Sending of Technical Documentation
We will send you the technical documentation required for configuration on your side.
Payment
You will be required to pay the annual usage fee and fees for various paid options such as specialized terminology dictionaries.
Start Using the Service
You can start using the service in as little as 10 business days.
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