Translations
Processing
In July 2020, we added English translations from Google Translate to all of our full text records (as described in our data coverage table) with the exception of China, which received improved English translations from a separate source. This change affected a large number of records and may cause query results to differ over time. It also created a larger than usual volume of load-ids to be processed by on-site instances. The good news is that this reload has greatly improved the accuracy of results as we have replaced earlier translations with much higher-quality text. It has also increased the speed with which translations are available. For all countries except China, translations are now provided one day after the availability of the original text. For Chinese records, English translations are available one day after the publication date.
Completeness
After completing the load of new translations for the past ten years, our analysis showed that we increased the percentage of full text records which contain English translations to nearly 100%. Out of 44,457,285 records filed between 2010 and 2019 containing claims in any language, the number of records which do not currently have claims in English is only 38, bringing IFI’s coverage to 99.999915%.
The following table shows the number and percentage of records with English translations by country for the years 2010-2019.
Country | Records with claims | Records with claims | % with EN claims | % with no EN claims |
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CN (China) | 20545360 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
US (United States) | 6763997 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
JP (Japan) | 5311719 | 2 | 99.99996 | 0.00003765 |
KR (Republic of Korea) | 2647428 | 12 | 99.99955 | 0.00045327 |
EP (EPO) | 2305056 | 1 | 99.99996 | 0.00004338 |
WO (WIPO) | 2027925 | 21 | 99.99896 | 0.00103554 |
TW (Taiwan) | 997981 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
DE (Germany) | 814054 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
RU (Russian Federation) | 667618 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
CA (Canada) | 560733 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
AU (Australia) | 463918 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
IN (India) | 401266 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
ES (Spain) | 272574 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
BR (Brazil) | 182815 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
FR (France) | 156274 | 1 | 99.99936 | 0.0006399 |
GB (United Kingdom) | 91616 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
DK (Denmark) | 44491 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
AT (Austria) | 31368 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
CZ (Czech Republic) | 26693 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
NL (Netherlands) | 24303 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
EA (EAPO) | 20568 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
CH (Switzerland) | 19806 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
PT (Portugal) | 17914 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
HU (Hungary) | 15489 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
BE (Belgium) | 11005 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
RO (Romania) | 10439 | 1 | 99.99042 | 0.00957946 |
SK (Slovakia) | 9594 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
FI (Finland) | 8599 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
SI (Slovenia) | 4604 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
BG (Bulgaria) | 2919 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
LU (Luxembourg) | 1951 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
LV (Latvia) | 1276 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
LT (Lithuania) | 1178 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
OA (OAPI) | 30 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
Improvements
These new translations have led to a number of improvements in the quality of text we provide, which means that your results will be more accurate, more comprehensive, and easier to read than ever before. Some of the improvements we've seen in the new translations include:
- more comprehensive text
- improved clarity and readability
- better grammar
- more complete sentences
- increased number of words translated
- increased number of symbols translated
- improved word context/terminology
- more accurate positioning of words
- fewer errors involving verbs and adjectives
- fewer miscellaneous insertions
- increased presence of table structures
- improved translation of chemical names
- improved translation of scientific notation
Examples
The following examples illustrate some of the improvements discussed above. Examples of improvements to the Chinese-English translations can be seen in Chinese Data Improvements.
Example 1: Improved readability, better grammar, improved translation of numbers
JP-2010505973-A - Fuel filter
Old Translation | New Google Translation |
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<description lang="EN" load-source="mxw-smt" mxw-id="PDES35777113"> <technical-field> <p> Long-cherished desire insists the profit of the American temporary patent application 60/827,569th number which is applied on 2006 September 29th, installs the contents in this bill with reference. | description lang="EN" mxw-id="PDES215419749" load-source="google"><technical-field><p>This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 827,569, filed September 29, 2006, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. |
Example 2: Increased number of words translated
BR-PI0815686-A2 - Layered solar cells for power generation
Old Translation | New Google Translation |
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<claims lang="EN" load-source="LHIP-MT"> <claim num="1">1.) "Solar cell comprising a layered structure for generating deenergia" containing a working electrode comprising a first layer EpoR one photoactive layer deposited on the first layer; a counter eletrodoconstituído a second layer and a catalytic layer deposited sobrea second layer, arranged parallel to the working electrode; an electric espaçadorisolante separating the first layer and the second layer; a medium load detransporte; microchannels and an outer casing transparenteCARACTERIZADA in that said layered structure has invertidana configuration wherein: a) The working electrode comprises a first opaque layer and umacamada photoactive deposited on the first opaque layer; b) the counter-electrode consists of a second opaque layer and umacamada catalyst deposited on the second opaque layer; c) the photoactive layer of the working electrode and the catalytic layer of the counter electrode are directed out of the device, opposed in relation electrical insulator aoespaçador d) The means Load transport through the counter electrode, the electrode spacer trabalhoe through microchannels e) The outer casing has holes for removing the air via parainjeção reduced pressure and the load carrying means.</claim> | <claims lang="EN" mxw-id="PCLM208663170" load-source="google"><claim num="1"><claim-text>1.) "Solar cell comprising a layered structure for energy generation", containing a working electrode consisting of a first layer and a photoactive layer deposited on the first layer; a counter electron consisting of a second layer and a catalytic layer deposited on the second layer disposed parallel to the working electrode; an electric insulating spacer separating the first layer and the second layer; a cargo transport means; microchannels and a transparent outer shellCharacterized in that said layered structure has an inverted configuration which: (a) the working electrode consists of a first opaque layer and a photoactive layer deposited on the first opaque layer; (b) the counter electrode consists of a second opaque layer and a catalytic layer deposited on the second opaque layer (c) the working electrode photoactive layer and the counter electrode catalytic layer are directed away from the device, opposite to the electrical insulating spacer; Cargo conveying cross the counter electrode, working electrode and spacer by means of microchannels e) The outer casing contains holes for air removal via reduced pressure and for injection of the cargo conveying medium.</claim-text></claim> |
Example 3: Increased number of chemical names translated
KR-20100135325-A - Modulators of dopamine neurotransmission
Old Translation | New Google Translation |
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claim num="10"> <claim-text>According to claim 1,. | <claim num="10"><claim-text>The method of claim 1, |
Example 4: Increased number of symbols translated
JP-5835435-B2 - Three-dimensional molded decorative film...
Old Translation | New Google Translation |
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<p num="0055"> . As apparent from Table 1, three-dimensional formed decorative film of Examples 1 and 2 Tg was used two-component curable resin of more than 65 ? the primer layer, the color difference ?E <sup>*. </sup> ab is very small, metastatic for the primer of the decorative layer is found to be good. On the other hand, three-dimensional molded decorative film of Comparative Example 1 to 7 Tg was using a two-component curable resin of less than 65 ? in the primer layer, the color difference ?E. <sup>*. </sup> ab is above 11, it can be seen that difficulty metastatic. . | <p num="0055">As is apparent from Table 1, the three-dimensional molded decorative films of Examples 1 and 2 using a two-part curable resin having a Tg of 65 ° C. or higher as the primer layer have a very small color difference ΔE <sup>*</sup> ab, It can be seen that the transferability of the layer to the primer is good. On the other hand, the three-dimensional decorative film of Comparative Examples 1 to 7 using a two-component curable resin having a Tg of less than 65 ° C. for the primer layer has a color difference ΔE <sup>*</sup> ab of more than 11, and is difficult to transfer. I know that there is. |
Example 5: Improved translation of scientific notation
KR-101813539-B1 - Composite porous film and method for manufacturing same
Old Translation | New Google Translation |
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<entry colname="col5" align="center"> . 4.50 10. <sup>7. </sup> . . . </entry> </row> <row> <entry colname="col2" align="center">OA. </entry> <entry colname="col3" align="center"> . 6.50 10. <sup>7. </sup> . </entry> <entry colname="col4" align="center"> . 2.19 10. <sup>5. </sup> | <entry colname="col5" align="center"> |