LectMate FAQs

What is LectMate?

LectMate is a web‑based SaaS platform that converts live classes, recordings, meetings, and interviews into searchable bilingual notes. It provides real‑time transcription, simultaneous translation, keyword extraction, and export tools within a single online workspace designed for students, tutors, and education teams.

Is LectMate only for online lectures?

No. LectMate works with both online and offline content. It can capture Zoom or other video‑conference streams, record on‑site classroom audio, and even process phone calls, interviews, or travel conversations, turning any spoken material into searchable bilingual study material.

Can LectMate create bilingual notes?

Yes. LectMate keeps the original transcript alongside its translation, typically English‑Chinese but extensible to many other language pairs. The combined view forms bilingual notes that can be edited, summarized, and exported for exam preparation or collaborative review.

Which models power LectMate’s transcription and translation features?

Live audio uses gpt-realtime‑whisper for low‑latency transcription and gpt-realtime‑translate for streaming translation. Recorded files are processed with gpt‑4o‑transcribe (high accuracy) or gpt‑4o‑mini‑transcribe (cost‑effective batch). The study‑intelligence layer relies on gpt‑5.5 to clean text, extract keywords, and generate concise bilingual summaries.

Is LectMate a standalone SaaS?

Yes. LectMate operates as an independent SaaS product with its own web workspace, privacy controls, billing system, and technical stack. Users do not need to integrate external services to access transcription, translation, or export functionality.

How does LectMate ensure user privacy and data security?

LectMate stores audio files, transcripts, and bilingual notes as separate resources with scoped access tokens and short‑lived download links. Users retain full control to delete any content, and by default the platform does not use private lecture or call data for model training without explicit consent. Detailed policies are available in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

What languages are supported for translation and note generation?

The core language pair is English‑Chinese, reflecting common study‑abroad scenarios. Additional support includes major European languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Ukrainian) and Asian languages (Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi, Bengali, Malay, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Cantonese). The model stack can be extended to cover more language pairs as needed.

What export formats does LectMate provide for bilingual notes?

After review, users can export notes in plain text, PDF, or Markdown formats. Exported files retain the original transcript and its translation side‑by‑side, along with any extracted keywords and summaries, making them easy to integrate into existing study workflows or learning management systems.

How can a student start using LectMate’s early‑access program?

Students can join the Early Access workspace by visiting the LectMate homepage and clicking “Open workspace.” After creating an account, they can start a new session, grant microphone permissions, and begin capturing live audio. Early‑access users receive limited free minutes and can upgrade to paid plans for higher usage.

• LectMate provides real‑time transcription, simultaneous translation, and bilingual note generation, converting live or recorded lectures into searchable, exportable study material for students and educators.

• Open the LectMate workspace, start a new session, and either capture live audio through the browser or upload a recorded file; the system begins streaming transcription immediately.

• Observe the side‑by‑side display of original text and translated language, while speaker tags and confidence scores help verify accuracy during the lecture.

• After the session ends, use the keyword extraction feature to generate concise summaries, then organize transcript segments into review‑ready bilingual notes within the post‑class board.

• Search any term or phrase using the workspace’s search bar; click the result to replay the exact audio moment at a comfortable speed for deeper comprehension.

• Export the finalized notes, summaries, and keyword lists as PDF or CSV files, then integrate them into personal study logs or collaborative group projects.

• Interpret the exported metrics by comparing keyword frequency with lecture objectives, assessing translation fidelity, and identifying gaps for further review or instructor feedback.