Sigmo brings Star Trek-style universal translator closer to reality

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Sigmo, a simple Bluetooth device which uses existing online translation services to translate from one language to the other and back again in real-time, is designed to be the middleman in the equation, thus removing the need to constantly shove your smartphone in people's faces.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/sigmo-star-trek-style-universal-translator/28689/pictures#1" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130826124351im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/sigmo-universal-translator-0.jpg" title="Sigmo ships with various accessories to help you attach it to your person" alt="Sigmo ships with various accessories to help you attach it to your person"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/sigmo-star-trek-style-universal-translator/28689/pictures#2" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130826124351im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/sigmo-universal-translator-1.jpg" title="Sigmo is small enough to fit in any pocket or handbag" alt="Sigmo is small enough to fit in any pocket or handbag"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/sigmo-star-trek-style-universal-translator/28689/pictures#3" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130826124351im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/sigmo-universal-translator-2.jpg" title="Sigmo can be attached to your belt using the clip provided" alt="Sigmo can be attached to your belt using the clip provided"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/sigmo-star-trek-style-universal-translator/28689/pictures#4" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130826124351im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/sigmo-universal-translator-3.jpg" title="Sigmo can be attached to your collar using the clip provided" alt="Sigmo can be attached to your collar using the clip provided"/></a></li> <li id="view_all"><a href="/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/sigmo-star-trek-style-universal-translator/28689/pictures" class="blue">View all<br/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>The Sigmo prototype is a small square box that features a microphone, speaker, an on/off button, and first and second language buttons. Rather than performing any translating wizardry of its own, Sigmo pairs with a smartphone (iOS and Android devices will supported out of the box, with plans for more to be added later) via Bluetooth and relies on existing online translation services such as Google Translate to do the bulk of the work.</p> <p>It cannot be claimed that Sigmo is quite up to the standard of the Universal Translator from <em>Star Trek</em>, but it's a step in that direction. Through the use of an accompanying app provided to buyers for free, users would be able to translate between 25 supported languages. These include English, French, Spanish, German, and Japanese, but the Sigmo team says this number will automatically increase as online translation services roll out updates.</p> <div style="width: 336px; height: 528px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/sigmo-star-trek-style-universal-translator/28689/pictures#8" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130826124351im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/sigmo-universal-translator-7.jpg" width="336" alt="A graphic showing how Sigmo works in three simple steps"/></a></div> <p>Sigmo is designed to work thusly: users set their native language and the language they want their speech to be translated into on the dedicated Sigmo app on their smartphone. Then it's a matter of pressing the first language button, speaking, and waiting for the translation to be spoken through the device's speaker. The other person's reply can then be translated in the same way by pressing the second language button. As all translations are sourced from the cloud your smartphone needs a data connection for Sigmo to operate, but the team behind the device say they are working on introducing an offline mode with a more limited vocabulary.</p> <p>Google has already <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/google-tv-conversation-mode-ifa-keynote/16286/" target="_blank">added speech-to-speech translating</a> to its Translate app, and is known to be working on integrating such capabilities into smartphone hardware. While Google works on perfecting these features, Sigmo may provide a simple and affordable way of conversing with friends and strangers who speak different languages. Just don't expect perfect translations every time, especially with the differences in syntax between languages. At the very least Sigmo should prevent you having to hold your smartphone in your hand every time you want to have a conversation with someone in a different language.</p> <div style="width: 418px; height: 528px; " class="article_img"><a href="/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/sigmo-star-trek-style-universal-translator/28689/pictures#4" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130826124351im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/sigmo-universal-translator-3.jpg" width="418" alt="Sigmo can be attached to your collar using the clip provided"/></a></div> <p>Sigmo is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo, where the team behind it is hoping to raise $15,000 to finalize the app, finish testing the hardware prototype, and manufacture the first production run. One set of Sigmo products (comprising a Sigmo translator, stainless steel clip, neck strap, and wrist bracelet) is available for US$50, with the future retail price destined to be $65.</p> <p>The video below purports to show how Sigmo works in action, but it isn't clear how close the final product will be to the working prototype featured in the clip. 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Would be better in earpiece form factor. </p> <span class="name">Nairda</span><br> <span class="date"> 14th August, 2013 @ 09:06 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-248518" class="a_comment"> <p>I like it. I could definatelly see myself using this while traveling, yes seems abit awkward but, i think in most cases both parties will be somewhat patient, it didnt take to long to translate. </p> <p></p> <p>Having something like this, and i know there are other devices but, it can really open up being able to go and immerse yourself in a foreign countries culture without speaking any of the language. However you'd also need to have a strong internet connection, which in some areas could be bad, causing you to have to wait for half a minute or more waiting for a response(im assuming). </p> <p></p> <p>Will definately get one of these if something else better hasn't come out by the time i need it. </p> <span class="name">Arahant</span><br> <span class="date"> 14th August, 2013 @ 11:33 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-248776" class="a_comment"> <p>Not sure why you'd need this. iTranslate does this on my iPhone - and I believe it was a free app. </p> <span class="name">Fritz Menzel</span><br> <span class="date"> 15th August, 2013 @ 10:33 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-248812" class="a_comment"> <p>This will prove an EXTREMELY short-lived hardware product. This translator function will be relatively easily implemented on upcoming smart watches in software. I'd rather a smart watch instead. </p> <span class="name">kalqlate</span><br> <span class="date"> 15th August, 2013 @ 12:13 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-248890" class="a_comment"> <p>Ummm, my Galaxy S3 already does this with the Google Translate app. </p> <span class="name">warren52nz</span><br> <span class="date"> 15th August, 2013 @ 04:26 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-250921" class="a_comment"> <p>Ha ha ha demo. </p> <p></p> <p>Considering the accuracy of Google translate, combined with the accuracy of the best available speech to text converter, and then add the Dalek voice... this product is going to TANK. </p> <span class="name">Chris Bedford</span><br> <span class="date"> 23rd August, 2013 @ 12:10 am PDT</span> </div> </div> <span class="title">Post a Comment</span> <div class="dotsontop" id="comment_form_div"> <div id="comment_form" data-article="28689"> <div id="comments_login"> <form action="/web/20130826124351/http://www.gizmag.com/index.php" 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