Tablet - Lynx Translator

Lynx Handheld Translator Running SRI International
IraqComm ™ Speech Translation Software

The Secure Communication Systems Lynx Translator is a ruggedized, handheld high end laptop class computer system that has been specifically designed to support enhance the performance of Two Way Speech to Speech (2WSTS) Translation software from companies such as SRI International, BBN, IBM, and others under real world conditions in the field.

Key features of the Lynx are:

• Integrated Far Field Array Microphone: Accurately and reliably picks up voices at distances of up to 5-6ft+ even in high background noise environments. This far field ability greatly enhances the practical utility of the system as it eliminates the need for an external microphone and provides a unique safety standoff range operational capability.

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• Built-in Powerful, Flat Panel Loudspeaker: Driven by a high power 6 watt amplifier this allows the speech translation to be heard under most conditions, even in noisy, outdoor environments with no external speakers or cables.

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  • One Handed, Ruggedized, Light Weight, Portable Design: Designed for one handed use, with minimum weight, low power consumption, dual hot swappable batteries, and ruggedization features, the Lynx has been optimized for actual field use.
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  • Modular ETX Industry Standard Computing Core: Provides raw power needed for real time speaker independent translation in a handheld form factor while protecting the users investment by providing a reliable roadmap for upgrades to increase that power.
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  • Sunlight Readable 6.4” Display and Touch Screen: Allows one hand operation at arms length in the field while enabling the user to maintain situational awareness.
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  • 2WSTS Software Vendor Neutral: The Lynx is designed to support 2WSTS software from any vendor such as SRI International’s IraqComm™, BBN’s TransTalk™, IBM’s STST™ and others. Whichever software package or packages that best support the user’s needs for a given situation.
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  • High Powered Computing Platform: The Lynx is at its core is a high powered Microsoft Windows® PC in a ruggedized handheld form factor and it can run any other MS Windows programs that the user desires which greatly enhances its utility.
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• Lynx Showing Far Field Array Microphone Use

The Secure Lynx Translator is based on the embedded processing ETX standard and can be ordered with various processors/memory configurations depending on the requirements. Dual mouse and track point buttons are provided enabling true left or right handed operation.

The Lynx Translator is equipped with a state-of-the-art 32 or 64 GB solid state disk for enhanced ruggedness, performance, and low power use. The system also provides our proprietary SecureDisk©, hardware encryption and can be zeroized in less than 30msec.

The Lynx Translator is equipped with dual hot swappable batteries capable of providing 4+ hours of continual speech translation use or between 6-8 hours of normal Microsoft Windows® application use.

The Lynx Translator is constructed using a lightweight magnesium alloy chassis. The speaker and microphone array fold down providing a protective cover for the screen. The Lynx is fully ruggedized and designed to meet MIL-STD 810F environmental requirements.