Using Google Translate API, I’ve written a small piece of code to identify the actual language of a certain description. I did test the same on a sample data-set, and it doesn’t seem to give consistent results.
For example, “ BB89 Skalpellgriff”, which actually means “BB89 scalpel handle”, in German, returns language, Swedish, which is incorrect. Similarly, when parsing the string, H 500 BS LABORMIKROSKOP, which actually means H 500 BS LABORATORY MICROSCOPE, in German, returns language “MI”, using translate API. “Mikrotiterplatten, 96-well, F, Poly-D-Lysi(VE=100 PCE)” in German, actually means” Microplate, 96 well, F, Poly-D-Lysi (VE = 100 PCE)”, in English, but Google Refine, returns the language GI, Galician -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "General" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/google-translate-general?hl=en.
