Cuckoo: a real-time translation assistant for multilingual meetings and recognizing specialized terminology

General Introduction

Cuckoo is an AI smart translation tool for global teams. It helps users achieve real-time multilingual translation in meetings, and is especially suited for sales, marketing, and technical support teams. Developed by Cuckoo Labs, founded in 2024 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cuckoo supports more than 20 languages and quickly understands terminology and context based on uploaded documents, such as technical specifications or sales proposals. Its goal is to break down language barriers and make cross-border communication smoother. The website has a simple, easy-to-use interface and is suitable for a variety of meeting platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet. Currently, Cuckoo has been used by companies such as PagerDuty and Snowflake, and has received a lot of favorable comments.

Function List

• real time translation: Instantly translates conversations into the language of the user's choice during a meeting.
• Multi-language support: Supports more than 20 languages, including English, Korean, Japanese, and more.
• Document Intelligent Learning: Automatically recognizes terminology and context after uploading meeting-related documents.
• Conference platform integration: Seamless access to tools like Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, and more.
• Mobile and Desktop Support: Can be used on cell phones or computers for different scenarios.
• Voice Input Translation: Capture speech through the device microphone and generate translations in real time.

Using Help

How to get started with Cuckoo

Cuckoo doesn't require a complicated installation process, users just need to visit the official website and register an account to get started. The registration process is simple, enter your email and password and follow the prompts to complete the verification. Once the first step is completed, you can experience the translation service for free once. If you need to use it for a long time, you can choose to subscribe to a paid plan.

Registration Steps

1. Click the "Sign Up" button on the top right corner of the homepage.
2. Fill in your email address and set a secure password.
3. Click the "Register" button, the system will send a verification email.
4. Open your email and click on the verification link to complete the registration.
5. After logging in, go to the main screen and start setting up your translation needs.

How to use real-time translation in meetings

Cuckoo's core function is real-time translation, which is especially suitable for multilingual meetings. Here's how it works:

1. Log in and prepare for the meeting
   After logging into your Cuckoo account, click the "Start a Meeting" button. If you have a meeting on Zoom or Google Meet, you can directly add Cuckoo as a meeting assistant. There is an option to "Add to Zoom" or "Add to Google Meet" on the website, click on it and follow the instructions to authorize it.
2. Upload relevant documents
   Before the meeting starts, click the "Upload Documents" button on the interface. You can upload PDF, Word or PPT documents such as sales proposals, technical manuals, etc. Once uploaded, Cuckoo automatically analyzes the content to identify terminology and contextual information. Once uploaded, Cuckoo will automatically analyze the content to identify terminology and background information. The recommended file size is 10MB or less, and the upload time is usually less than 1 minute.
3. Setting the language
   In "Language Settings", select the target language for you and your participants. For example, if you speak English and your client speaks Japanese, set the input language to English and the output language to Japanese. You can set up to 5 output languages at the same time, which is convenient for multi-person meetings.
4. Start translation
   Click the "Start Translation" button and Cuckoo will capture your voice through the microphone and translate it into the target language in real time. The translation results are displayed on the screen and participants can see the version in their own language. For online meetings, the translated text is synchronized in the chat window.
5. Adjustment and saving
   If there is a small error in the translation, you can click the "Edit" button next to the text to adjust it manually. At the end of the meeting, click "Save Transcript" to save the translation record for subsequent review.

Using voice translation in offline scenarios

If you are in a face-to-face meeting, you can use the microphone of your cell phone or computer to capture the voice. The method of operation is as follows:

1. Open the Cuckoo website and log in to your account.
2. Click "Offline Mode" to enter the offline mode.
3. Ensure that the device microphone is turned on and click "Start Recording".
4. Start talking and Cuckoo will translate and display on the screen in real time.
5. When you need to finish, click the "Stop" button and the translation can be exported to a text file.

Feature: Document Intelligent Learning

Cuckoo's document learning feature is very useful. Let's say you have an API document that you need to discuss with a Korean customer. After you upload the document, Cuckoo will memorize the terms in it, such as "endpoint" or "authentication". When these words are mentioned in the meeting, it will translate them directly into the exact Korean expression, instead of translating them word-for-word. Here's how it works:

1. Click "Upload Documents" on the main screen.
2. After selecting the file, wait a few seconds and the system will prompt "Learning Complete".
3. When starting a meeting, Cuckoo prioritizes the terminology used in the documentation to ensure a more professional translation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What if the translation is not accurate?
  Check that the microphone is clear and try to use it in a quiet environment. If the problem persists, you can upload more documentation to help Cuckoo understand the context.
• What about network outages?
  Cuckoo requires a stable internet connection, 4G or Wi-Fi is recommended. if you are disconnected from the internet, the translation will be paused, but previous records will not be lost and can be resumed when reconnected.
• How do I switch devices?
  After logging in on one device, the other device will automatically log out. Just log in again to the new device and the data will be synchronized.

Tips for use

• In noisy environments, it is recommended to use an external microphone to improve voice recognition.
• Upload the documentation in advance to give Cuckoo at least 5-10 seconds to learn.
• If there are many languages spoken by attendees, a separate window can be set up for each person to display the translation.

Cuckoo is simple and intuitive, so even users who are not familiar with technology can get started quickly. Simply follow the steps above to prepare your meeting needs and you'll be able to communicate in multiple languages with ease.