Talking Translator to Mobile Phones

It's funny because yesterday, i was exactly talking with my friend about this. He said to me... "Marcel, it could be very useful if we had a mobile application wich can translates on real time via speech voice what you're saying... " YEahh... i think it could help us a lot specially when tourists travels around the world and they don't know how to speak the native language of the country. hunn.. So i was seeing some websites when i saw something related to this topic came by...

The thrill of traveling to unknown territories appeals to our adventurous spirit but most of the times dampened by communications barriers. With Steape mobile phone talking translator, you need not learn different languages to enjoy your vacation. Instead, just let your mobile phone translate and speak what you want to say in 17 languages and 272 language combinations. This translator is currently compatible with 138 mobile phone types.

"Have you ever been in a situation where no-one understands a word you're saying? Frustrating, isn't it? The most important aspect of our translation products is that they offer you exactly the words you need, at precisely the moment you need them. Also, the fun-factor of letting your mobile talk for you means that you can quickly break the ice and enjoy a conversation," said Steape CEO Marc van Bommel.

Steape Travel contains nearly 100 phrases covering travel-related topics: Chat basics; Travel & Go; Small Talk; Overnight Accommodation; Money; Shopping; Flirting & Dating; Going Out & Sightseeing; Eating & Drinking; Help & Health and Service & Communication.

I think it's a good and useful application... but i don't know if they a speech voice recognition software that can translate at the same time you're speaking.
Speak japanese, chinese?? Very easy with this kind of application!

SOURCE: Mobile-WebBlog