MOUSTAFA AHMED
Physician in Worcester, MA
License number
Massachusetts LR23780
Issued Date
Jan 7, 2004
Expiration Date
6, 2005
Category
Physician
Type
Resident (Limited)
Address
Address
Worcester, MA
Education
Ain Shams University, Mar 12, 1993
Professional information
Arabic Language Translating Device With Pronunciation Capability Using Language Pronunciation Rules
US Patent:
5091950, Feb 25, 1992
Filed:
Dec 28, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/291309
Inventors:
Moustafa E. Ahmed - Worcester MA
International Classification:
G10L 502, G06F 1538
US Classification:
381 51
Abstract:
A device capable of words/sentences translation from Arabic languages (Arabic, Urdu and Persian) to another language and vice-versa. The device discloses word pronunciation means which incorporate a sound synthesis means, a storage means for coded allophones and firmware means for language pronunciation rules. The invention discloses a data structure means and input means that eliminates the need for alphabetic keyboards. The device discloses a display means for words, modifiers, and explanatory abbreviations to categorize words. The invention also discloses a variable-width dot-matrices means for Arabic letters/modifiers generation. In one embodiment, the device contains a single chip microcomputer, a liquid crystal dot matrix display, a voice synthesis processor, a six-key operation keyboard and a solid state memory module for Arabic-English and English-Arabic translation.
Device For The Programmed Teaching Of Arabic Language And Recitations
US Patent:
4710877, Dec 1, 1987
Filed:
Apr 23, 1985
Appl. No.:
6/726060
Inventors:
Moustafa E. Ahmed - Worcester MA
International Classification:
G06F 1520, G06F 1538
US Classification:
364419
Abstract:
A computerized device to teach the basics of the Arabic language and the rules of the recitation of the Qur'an meeting the particular requirements of the Arabic language and the Qur'anic phonetics and script in a convenient and simple manner. The device is provided with Arabic voice synthesis capability using linear prediction coding data and firmware and software pronunciation rules to conserve memory, as well as color graphics and animation capability and an interface to a color television set to add attractive and interactive learning capability. Different sizes of Arabic letters and a complete set of Arabic modifiers are implemented. The device uses variable-length dot matrixes to achieve high quality Arabic letter fonts for the Qur'anic script. A memory conserving graphics protocol is disclosed. The device uses a simple hand-held remote keyboard (eight key or less) for complete operation and is programmable through solid state software memory modules.