Introduction: Need for Innovation
plenty of people find enjoyment in traveling, sightseeing, and trying local food and customs. Doesn’t it get confusing to go to a new place and not be able to communicate with the locals in the area? Even working at your job and not being able to help your customer because you don’t speak the language. What about just the activity of wanting to learn a little about a new language? The new product from Dialect Hero can change all of that.
You probably think that you’re alright with that translation app on your phone and google translate, but that’s not true. The time it takes to open the app and select the language you want to translate. Dialect Hero has not only invented but improved translation devices with the creation of the watch translator.
Watch translator is a watch whose primary function is to help you translate languages and dialects around you for your convenience. With the watch, translating will be much easier and more fun. The need for innovation is simply because when you travel or speak to others, being informed about the language can help others while maybe saving a life. Going on vacation and not being able to have fun due to the language barrier is devastating. A good translation device is needed to ensure the peacefulness of your trip.
The current technology for translating simply isn’t fast enough to help in a real-world situation. When a person is speaking to you in another language when asking for a service, it’s important to be able to fulfill their request in a short period. There are a lot of technological advancements in this world, so the way that we communicate with each other has to also advance for the better. It is time to understand, learn and communicate better so that we can have a more open dialogue with those around the world. Our company Dialect Hero aims to do exactly that with the creation of the watch translator.
Ineffective/Failed Innovations
As avid travelers and tourists ourselves, we have visited many distinct parts of the world, but language has always been a significant barrier to effective communication with others. This inspired us at Dialect Hero to design, engineer, and innovate an independent, wearable translation smartwatch that is not only stylish but also functions phenomenally, outclassing other watches in its realm. Our Dialect Hero Watch Translator boasts an impressive translation accuracy of 98%, which is approximately 15.29% higher than that of the Lingmo Time2translate Lifestyle Smartwatch Translator.
Secondly, a watch translator is primarily used for translating languages that one may not have experience with or the ability to replicate, but the Time2translate Smartwatch translator only supports 29 languages. As a consequence, consumers who require translation support for less commonly spoken languages are prevented from benefiting from the uses of their product, thus limiting or even stopping their use of the product. Even worse comes from a comment by Néstor on a youtube video from Lingmo International titled “Translate in Real Time with the World’s First AI Translation Smartwatch ” saying and I quote, “Man, that’s a bad translation. My english is not good but you said: “Good morning, this is a demonstration…” and it said in Spanish: “Well, this morning is a demonstration…” and these are simple words, idk if this can handle a not even an advance conversation, just medium difficult conversation.” Their product offers a false promise that doesn’t meet the standard required for an effective and responsive watch translator.
At Dialect Hero, we strive for translation excellence. As travel enthusiasts, we understand the struggle of communicating with others who reside in a particular location, and our engineers were able to innovate a product that translates 269 languages across spoken and written communication in real time with the use of artificial intelligence. Our watch supports not only the most well-known languages but also specific dialects within certain languages.
When it comes to battery life, our watch translator excels significantly compared to other watches, such as the LEMFO LEM T Smartwatch, which comes with a large 2700mAh polymer battery that’s encased inside the 2.86 LCD rectangular display case, which can quickly become tacky and intrusive on one’s wrist. Therefore, we improved upon both features of the LEMFO LEM T Smartwatch by not only increasing the battery to a 3200mAh polymer battery but also minimizing the size of the display. Ours comes in a 39 mm circular display, making it comfortable to wear. With our team’s ability to not sacrifice battery life for smaller battery sizes, we can produce our language translation smartwatch with an approximate extra 1.3 hours of battery life, which is roughly an 18.5% increase in battery capacity. We here at Dialect Hero truly believe in our products as we are avid users and strive to improve the experience of those who travel and communicate with a language translation smartwatch.
Watch Translator Technical Description (external):
The external components of the Watch Translator consist of the bracelet band, clasp, lug ends, case, crown, display screen, charging magnet, and charging display. These components are labeled and shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. All materials that make up these parts will be discussed in the materials section.
The bracelet’s purpose is to secure the entire watch onto the customer. The Watch Translator’s bracelet is as long as 9 inches, fitting all users from small to large wrists sizes. The width of the watch bracelet is 1 inch thick. To use the bracelet, simply open the clasp, place the bracelet around your wrist, and close the clasp where it fits snugly. A unique feature of the bracelet is that pieces can be removed one by one to fit the customer’s wrist. That is, a customer can add/remove bracelet pieces until he/she fits the watch to their wrist as desired. The bracelet pieces can be stored in a container that comes with the watch when purchased.
The clasp is used to open and close the bracelet, as shown in Figure 4. To use the clasp to close the bracelet, simply connect the triangle shape to the empty triangle space. Push until you hear a clicking sound. A simple mockup of this is shown in Figure 5. To open the bracelet using the clasp, simply pull on the band of the bracelet until the clasp parts detach.
The lug ends are used to detach the bracelet band from the display screen. This allows the customer to change the design of their watch as often (or not often) as they want.
The case of the watch holds the display screen in place. This part cannot be used directly by the customer, but it plays a role in upholding the structure of the watch.
The crown of the watch is located on the right side of the display screen. It is a small circle that can be pressed or rotated. You press the crown to turn the watch on. You press it again if you want to turn it off. You rotate the crown to adjust the volume of the watch. A counterclockwise rotation increases the volume, whereas a clockwise rotation decreases the volume.
The display screen displays the actual text that the watch translates to, shown in Figure 6. The Watch Translator’s display screen is 39 mm in diameter and 9 mm in thickness. As the customer converses with the foreign individual, the watch will display what the individual is saying in the customer’s language. The language the watch displays depends on the settings the customer sets the watch to. For example, if a Spanish customer (watch wearer) converses with an English individual, the words the English individual says will translate and display as Spanish on the screen. Then, when the Spanish customer wants to respond in English, the watch will display the English words the Spanish customer should say to the English individual. This goes on while the watch also audibly translates the conversation. This displaying of text allows for the languages being conversed to be audibly as well as visually communicated.
The back of the watch (Figure 3) contains the charging magnet and charging display. The charging magnet caters to the magnetic charging system we have for our Watch Translator. The Watch Translator comes with a magnetic charging cable. To use the charging magnet, connect the charging magnet located at the back of the watch to the charging cable. Once the two magnets connect, the watch is now being charged.
The charging display shows the user the amount of charge left in the watch. A display that is green shows the user that the watch has a significant amount of power. A display that is red alerts the user that the charge of the watch is running out. The Watch Translator’s battery life is estimated to be about 15 hours (used nonstop).
Watch Translator Technical Description (internal):
There are numerous internal parts (shown in Figure 7) of a watch that allow it to translate several languages. What sets our Watch Translator apart from other translating watches is that we have installed an artificial intelligence (AI) system folder that runs through all 269 languages and dialects to display and voice out. The internal parts of our watch are the display module, taptic engine model, loudspeaker, battery, interconnect PCB A, interconnect PCB B, PCB, button PCB, Bluetooth, and AI language chip.
The display module is a small, black screen located at the forefront of the watch. Its purpose is to display information about a module. The display includes information about the compiler, the source from which the module was created, the processing attributes of the module, and the size of the module. The Watch Translator’s display module will display the translations on the screen (when in use) as well as a default globe when on the home screen.
The taptic engine model is a small, black square located on the inside of the Watch Translator (shown in Figure 8). The purpose of this engine is to notify the customer when the watch is in use. For example, when there is a conversation between two people that the watch is translating, the taptic engine model will provide a gentle tap on the wrist.
The battery is located on the inside of the motherboard Watch Translator. It takes the shape of a grooved, black square. It controls the power of the Watch Translator. To increase the battery power, you must charge it with electricity (magnetic inductor).
The interconnect PCB B and interconnect PCB A are circuits located in the motherboard of the Watch Translator. The interconnect PCB A and interconnect PCB B provide low latency, high availability connections that enable the reliable transfer of data between the assets. In the case of the Watch Translator, the data being transferred are the conversations between two people and the languages being converted. The mechanics behind this is that the PCBs connect two or more circuit elements (such as transistors) together electrically.
The WLAN antenna is also located on the inside of the Watch Translator. It facilitates the wireless signal which can help the customer determine language is needed under the location he/she is in.
The last component of the internal setup of the Watch Translator is the AI language chip. This is what puts our Watch Translator apart from other translating watches. The code generated from this AI chip allows for a multitude of languages (specifically 269) to be consumed and translated. It is shaped like a lightning bolt and holds the language AI repository.
Materials:
The materials required for our Watch Translator will be explained in two parts, external (Table 1) and internal (Table 2). Externally, 304 stainless steel scrap will mostly be used. It costs about $0.33 per pound in New York state. It is durable, long-lasting, lightweight, resistant to rust, and cost-effective. It is also diverse when it comes to aesthetics because it can be easily coated with gold, silver, rose gold, etc. These properties serve as a perfect base for our Watch Translator bracelet, case, clasp, lug ends, and crown. The majority of the external parts consist of one material (stainless steel) so materials clashing and reacting with each other can be avoided. It is also efficient and cost-effective to do so.
The touch screen glass will be made of Ion X glass, a light, cheap, flexible, and durable glass. The price per pound of Ion X glass ranges from $350-1000 depending on the manufacturer and quality. The Ion X glass used for our Watch Translator is around $500, giving us what we need for the display screen yet also being efficient in cost.
The internal components of our Watch Translator mostly consist of recycled rare earth elements, catering to our eco-friendly mission here at Dialect Hero. The internal components of our Watch Translator are mostly the motherboard, which has different parts catering to our watch features. The parts are the taptic engine model, battery, interconnect PCB, WLAN antenna, button PCB, and AI chip. These parts in the motherboard are mostly made of copper, aluminum, and silicon. The prices for these materials per pound range from $1.50-$5.00. The battery in our motherboard is a lithium-iron battery. These batteries charge faster, last longer, and have a higher power density for more battery life in a lighter package. The price of this battery ranges from $10-200000, but for our Watch Translator, we chose a $500 lithium-ion battery. Finally, our LCD touchscreen model is the display touch panel 340×320 with PCB, which averages to around $17 for the entire piece.
According to the data in this chart, the cheapest rental rate for all the tools required to create and test the features of our watch will come to a total of $6,350 per month. An initial expenditure of $63,000 would be required to purchase all of this equipment to launch an official firm without the need to rent out equipment, which is a significant sum of money to spend on just the beginning of a project and idea.
Approximate Production Time and Selling Price:
The intricacy of the design, the degree of automation, and the level of expertise of the assembly workers are just a few of the many variables that can affect how long it takes to put together the components of a smartwatch. Here are some rough estimates for different stages of the assembly process:
- Assembly of the Display and Circuit Board: The display and circuit board are often the first parts to be put together. Typically, at this point, the display is assembled into its housing, the circuit board is fastened, and the parts are wired.
- Integration of the battery and numerous sensors: The battery and various sensors are usually combined next. In this step, the battery is connected to the circuit board, and various sensors like the accelerometer, gyroscope, and heart rate monitor are integrated.
- Final Assembly and Testing: During the final assembly step, all remaining parts, including the case, bezel, and straps, are fitted and the assembled watch is tested for functionality.
Depending on the complexity of the design and the level of automation, the full assembly of a smartwatch might take several hours to a day or more. Given the complexity of the design of our smart watch, assembling each component would require an overall progress of 1 to 2 hours per smartwatch. The effectiveness of the machines has an impact on this component as well, which can affect product quality and speed.
Without factoring either the price of electricity or the laborers’ salary, the cost of manufacturing a set of ten smartwatches would range from $400 to $500. We have an exact estimate of the selling price for each item thanks to this production cost. Every business depends on earning a profit, thus any pricing that falls within the range of $65 to wherever the price is affordable and comfortable for the audience would be vital. Since many devices with the same function as ours typically cost more than $100, charging that much for it wouldn’t be out of the question because it also has a smartwatch-like design and function and also does the work it is intended to do.
