e-Publishing Platform

Overview

LSCM develops a self-service platform for translation and audio book production using AI technology.

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  • e-Publishing Platform 1
Research completion
2024
Commercialisation opportunities
Technology licensing
Problem addressed

This is a self-service platform for translation and audio production using AI technology. With the latest AI technology, articles can be pre-translated for human’s final proof reading while keeping the typesetting and formatting similar to the original version to minimise the re-typesetting tasks. It thus shortens the time to produce translated e-books. With the change in reading habit, the platform can also generate audio from text for audio book production which drastically shortens the time compared to human recording, thereby enhancing the efficiency and productivity of the publishing industry. Artificial intelligence enriches the quantity and variety of e-books available in Hong Kong, as well as providing a wider selection.

Innovation
  • With the latest AI technology, articles can be pre-translated for human proof reading whilst keeping the typesetting similar to the original version.
  • The platform can generate audio from text for audio book production.
Key impact
  • Shorten the time to produce translated e-books.
  • Drastically shorten the time and cost compared to human recording for producing audio books.
Award
  • Silver Medal in the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in 2024
Application
  • Publishing
Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM)

Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) was founded in 2006, with funding from the Innovation and Technology Fund of The Government of the Hong Kong SAR, and is co-hosted by the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. It aims to strengthen the local logistics sector and related industries by providing a one-stop resource for applied research and technology transfer, and to reinforce cooperation between the industry and research institutes to bring about meaningful and significant impact on the industry and the community. 

LSCM serves the industry by initiating research projects, contract research, as well as providing business matching opportunities, technology transfer and intellectual property commercialisation. LSCM initiates technology and knowledge transfer to the marketplace to promote industrial digitalisation, facilitate technology advancement and strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a leading logistics and commercial hub.

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