NTT Docomo phone translator software

The software allows instant language translation, allowing Japanese users to talk to foreigners via phone, both still using their native language.

NTT Docomo is one of Japan's largest mobile networks. They are planning to translate Japanese into English, Mandarin and Korean.

This is one of the latest transliteration phones in recent times.

This product can help companies avoid having to train to a staff of foreign language professionals, which helps reduce operating costs. However, this software cannot produce accurate translation results in any case.

NTT Docomo introduces instant translation software on the phone. (Photo: BBC)

NTT Docomo introduced Hanashite Hon'yaku translation software, used for Android phones at the High-Tech exhibition in Japan in early October. They intend to release in November 2012.

This software allows to convert the voice of the conversation after a few seconds as well as can record the conversation in writing.

France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Thailand will be using the software in late November.

Callers must register for one of Docomo's packages to use this software.