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Products manufactured by Words Worldwide Limited (listed alphabetically)

1. KEYSPELL ELLIPSIS

   KeySpell Ellipsis is a voice output spelling utility designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. This spelling aid supplements the spell checkers in programs such as Microsoft Word. It has a comprehensive dictionary of 350,000 words, and can be set for specific levels of difficulty or areas of interest. For example, an inexperienced writer could reduce the number of suggestions produced by choosing the Junior dictionary, while a doctor could narrow the range of suggestions by choosing the Medical dictionary. To help users select the correct word, thesaurus-type alternatives are provided, as are examples of the word used in context, in a meaningful sentence. The program has a direct link to recent versions of Microsoft Word (97 or later) and Dragon NaturallySpeaking (version 5 or later), allowing users of those program to find the correct spelling with the spelling utility program and transfer the results back with a single keystroke, replacing the original. The utility can also scan Microsoft Word documents for spelling errors and homophones (which are highlighted as such). The checking mechanism provides suggestions based on phonetic similarity to entered word(s), so the correct word can be produced from even complex misspellings. Searches can also be conducted on the beginning or the end of words, according to user preference. For those with dyslexia and similar disabilities, the correct spelling can also be supplied when a word with a vowel-consonant pair is misspelled with a consonant (i.e., "elephant" is spelled "lephant"). This program also uses voice synthesis technology from Nuance to allow selected text to be read alod as it appears on screen. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 75 megahertz (Mhz) Pentium processor (166 MHz Pentium recommended); 32 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM) (64 MB recommended); Windows 98 (second edition)/Me/NT4/2000/XP operating system; 100 MB hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; 16-bit sound card; USB audio headset or equivalent.

2. KEYSTONE DISCRETE

   KeyStone Discrete is a voice output screen reader and utility program and voice input program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or learning disabilities. This program integrates discrete voice recognition technology with a text-to-speech screen reader and a homophone and spelling checker. It comprises KeyStone ScreenSpeaker (Discrete Edition) and DragonDictate software (see separate entries). In the speech recognition enrollment process, this program reads out the training script for the user to repeat. Users don't have to be able to read a single word to use the system. When using this program, the user dictates into a microphone attached to a suitable computer. Speech is converted into text by DragonDictate and displayed on the screen using Microsoft Word. The program then speaks out the text in its own clear computer-generated voice so that the user can determine whether the correct words have been displayed. When a correction is needed, the program speaks the displayed alternatives, and the user can choose an option with a voice command like "Choose 3," or the user can enter the intended text with the help of the program's built-in spelling checker. Help is supplied both on-screen and audibly. A hot-line telephone and e-mail service is also available. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 166 MegaHertz (MHz) Pentium 4 processor; minimum 256 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM); Windows 98 (second edition)/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system; 1 gigabyte (GB) hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB noise cancelling headset with Audio Microsoft Word 97 or later.

3. KEYSTONE SCREENSPEAKER SOLO

   KeyStone ScreenSpeaker Solo is a voice output screen reader program designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision or dyslexia or other learning disabilities. Users can hear their work being spoken back while the text is being typed or dictated using voice recognition software (not included). Any mistakes can be found and corrected using spelling and homophone checkers. Any amount of the text can be read back at any time. Text can be read by character, word, line, sentence, paragraph, or as a complete document, either during the document's creation, or upon its completion, and under control of the mouse, numeric keypad, cursor keys, or voice command. The program announces the identity of icons, menu items, buttons, and dialog boxes, and provides audible and on-screen help. The computer-generated voice and the amount of information spoken can be customized at any time. The program works directly with Dragon NaturallySpeaking and DragonDictate voice recognition software from ScanSoft and Word 97 and later word proecessing software from Microsoft (programs not included). The program can guide users through the enrollment process in Dragon voice recognition software, providing extra training stories and reading out scripts in small phrases for the user to repeat. Used with Microsoft Word, the program speaks out each character, word and/or sentence as soon as it is typed, and announces when a spelling mistake or homophone is produced and speaks alternative spellings when the user needs to inspect them. A hot-line telephone and e-mail service is available to support users and teachers. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 1.8 GigaHertz (GHz) Pentium 4 mprocessor (2 GHz when used with speech recognition); minimum 250 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM) (512 MB for speech recognition); Windows 98 (second edition)/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system; 1 gigabyte (GB) hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB audio headset (USB noise cancelling headset for speech recognition).

4. KEYSTONE SPEECHMASTER SOLO

   KeyStone SpeechMaster Solo is a voice input text editor program and voice output output screen reader program and spell check utility designed for use by individuals with learning disabilities. The system integrates voice recognition technology (Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred software; see separate entry) with a text-to-speech screen reader (KeyStone ScreenSpeaker) and a spelling and homophone checker. The program reads enrollment scripts in small phrases for the user to repeat, making it unnecessary for users to read a single word in order to set up voice input. For voice input, the user dictates into a microphone attached to a computer. Speech is converted into text and displayed on the screen using Microsoft Word. The program then speaks out the text in its own clear computer-generated voice so that the user can determine whether the correct words have been displayed. When a correction is needed, the program speaks the displayed alternatives. If the correct text is heard among the options, it can be chosen with a voice command like "Choose 3." The program's spelling and homophone checking functions and screen reader can be started as dictation proceeds, or on completion. Where questions arise, detailed help is supplied both on-screen and audibly. A hot-line telephone and e-mail service is also available. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 1.8 GigaHertz (GHz) Pentium 4 mprocessor; minimum 512 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM); Windows 98 (second edition)/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system; 1 gigabyte ((GB) hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB noise cancelling headset. Microsoft Word 97 or later.

5. KEYSTONE TUTOR

   KeyStone Tutor is a computer instruction program designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. This software is designed for those who find it daunting to use speech recognition with a word processor. A simple incentive scheme encourages users to improve their enunciation which leads to higher recognition performance and a greater success rate in using the technology. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 1.8 gigaHertz (GHz) Pentium 4 processor; minimum 256 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM), with 512 MB recommended with speech recognition; Windows 98 (second edition)/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system; 1 gigabyte (GB) hard disk space; CD-ROM drive; USB microphone/audio headset or equivalent.

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