Linguacode

• Linguistic translation matrix framework developed to allow for language- and even syntax-independent conceptual storage, translation (ENT: "Through a Mirror, Darkly"; Star Trek: The Motion Picture; TNG Short Story: "Friends with the Sparrows")
• Invented by Hoshi Sato in late-2160s (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II")
  • Developed from early efforts in providing communication with Antianna (ENT Novel: Rosetta; TNG Short Story: "Friends with the Sparrows")
• Fundamental component of both universal translator and VI interfaces in Federation technology
  • The latter a presumptive extrapolation from presentation of infiltrated computer system in "The Haunting of Deck Twelve"
    • Shown to require involvement of communications system to clarify, but fundamental communication began prior to that point
• Allows for abstract representation of conceptual units independent of a specific language, to provide smoother and more accurate translation between languages, even given neurological cross-species divergence
• Provides for smooth HCI via operations on abstractions without requiring individualized parsing of sentences
  • Integrated portion of all Federation HCI since development, including vocal/text computer control and holographic entertainment technology