Controlled English

 Controlled English Description

The SMART Controlled English dictionary is adapted from the successful Simplified Technical English program in aerospace and defense industries. The SMART linguists created a common 1,200-word Core vocabulary and a series of technical dictionaries for non-aerospace products. The purpose of Controlled English is to streamline workflows and accurately describe maintenance information in clear, concise Technical English. The SMART Team has successfully applied Controlled English to products as small as a silicon chip to a 290-ton autonomous mining truck.

 Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) and (OTA) Updates

Controlled English simplifies vehicle maintenance manuals and Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates. The controlled vocabulary makes all messages easier to read and understand by vehicle owners and service technicians. Our automotive Controlled English assists software developers to discover hidden coding errors. For example, a typographical error or wrong metric conversion can cause expensive litigation, vehicle recalls, unnecessary software updates, engineering changes and product launch delays.

 Autonomous and Electric Vehicles (EV)

Our automotive Controlled English is adapted from the aerospace Simplified Technical English to Simplify maintenance information. The MAXit Checker checks for compliance to information quality standards S1000D and DO-178C adapted for Level 4 and 5 autonomous software. The objective is to achieve safe operation and easier vehicle maintenance.

 Robot Instructions - Standardized

The SMART team has developed controlled vocabularies for Robotics, industrial machinery, process control, construction equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, mineral extraction and complex machinery. A typical Controlled English dictionary contains 5,000 to 8,500 terms with the principle of ONE WORD • ONE MEANING.

 Computer-aided Language Translation

Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence prove accurate Machine Translation is feasible from Controlled English input. The translations solve a growing global shortage of technicians through bilingual materials for STEM, skilling, upskilling and training. Human translators are always needed for post-editing for style.

 Digital Transformation

Controlled Vocabularies are ideal for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) distributed electronically by 5G Satellite communications to mobile devices.

Our technology partners include Adobe (FrameMaker), Microsoft (Word), IBM WatsonX, Siemens Teamcenter, PTC (Arbortext), ServiceNow, Nvidia (NIMs) and other platforms.

 MAXit Checker Versions

Click a version to download (.pdf) Data Sheet.

Download/View Controlled English Telecom sample .pdf

The Starter Kit includes a MAXit Checker license, core dictionary and a technical dictionary from the SMART library. Product dictionaries are easy to customize.