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  1. ACCENT-1600 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Accent-1600 is a single board speech synthesizer that plugs into the modem slot of a Toshiba T1100-plus, T1200, T1600, T3100-20, T3100SX, T3100E, T5100, and T5200 laptop computers to provide speech synthesis. The Accent text processor can speak in two modes: text mode, which converts text to ordinary speech observing preprogrammed grammatical and other rules, and spell mode, which speaks all text and punctuation chara...[More Information]

  2. ACCENT-L40 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The ACCENT-L40 is a speech synthesizer accessory for IBM laptop model PS/2 L40-SX. This plug-in Accent card fits directly into the Internal Fax Modem slot of this computer. The Accent-L40 is built with low-power CMOS circuits for extremely low power consumption. The speech output comes directly from the laptop's system speaker if an external speaker or headset are not connected. Audio output power is 0.5W Maximum, 8-Ohm o...[More Information]

  3. ACCENT-MC --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Accent-MC is a speech synthesis board that plugs into IBM PS/2 computers. Speech output comes directly from the PS/2 speaker if no external speaker or headphones are connected. The Accent text processor can speak in two modes: Text Mode, which converts text to speech using preprogrammed grammatical and other rules; and Spell Mode, which speaks all text and punctuation character by character. Other features include: a sta...[More Information]

  4. ACCENT-MINI --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Accent-Mini is a half-length card that plugs into an IBM PC to provide speech synthesis. The Accent text processor can speak in two modes: text mode, which converts text to ordinary speech observing preprogrammed grammatical and other rules, and spell mode, which speaks all text and punctuation character by character. Other features include: a standard text processor with a preprogrammed vocabulary of over 20,000 words; s...[More Information]

  5. ACCENT-PC --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Accent-PC is speech synthesizer designed to provide text to speech conversion for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This full-length plug-in card features an onboard processor and this text processor can speak in two modes: text mode, which converts text to ordinary speech observing preprogrammed grammatical and other rules, and spell mode, which speaks all text and punctuation character by character. Other f...[More Information]

  6. ACCENT-SA --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Accent-SA is a speech synthesizer designed as a stand-alone, battery operable version of the Accent-PC (see separate entry) for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Accent text processor can speak in two modes: Text Mode, which converts text to ordinary speech observing preprogrammed grammatical and other rules; and Spell Mode, which speaks all text and punctuation character by character. Other features incl...[More Information]

  7. ACCENT-SX --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The ACCENT-SX is a speech synthesizer accessory for the ACCENT text-to- speech convertor (see separate entry). This plug-in card fits directly into the built-in modem slot of Toshiba laptop computers. This card is built with low-power CMOS circuits for extremely low power consumption. It uses the same device driver as the Accent-mini and supports all features of the compatible Toshiba laptop computers. The card features a...[More Information]

  8. ACCENT-XE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Accent-XE is a speech synthesis board that plugs directly into the modem slot of the Toshiba T1000/SE/XE/LE laptop computers. The Accent text processor can produce speech in two modes: text mode, which converts text to ordinary speech, using preprogrammed grammatical and other rules, and spell mode, which speaks all text and punctuation character by character. Other features include: a standard text processor with a prepr...[More Information]

  9. ACTS (AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION TRAINING SYSTEM) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 4/2013) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Augmentative Communication Training System, or ACTS, is a comprehensive training system consisting of the Augmentative Communication Software Library, ACLS (see separate entry), and all of the hardware necessary to run these programs. The system was designed to provide training to potential augmentative communication users and students of augmentative communication with every access method and communication strategy ...[More Information]

  10. AICOM MESSENGER IC --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 2/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Aicom Messenger IC is a speech synthesizer designed for use with notebook or laptop computers. This PCMCIA II synthesizer provides speech output in conjunction with a speech output program (not included). COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible notebook or laptop computers. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: DOS 3.3 or higher....[More Information]

  11. APOLLO --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- One pound external speech synthesizer that interfaces with an IBM compatible computer via the serial port; special cable available for parallel interface. Comes with own screen review program, "HAL" and also works with IBM's screen reader. Does not use a speech chip that is programmed with phonetic rules, but a digital signal processor (which uses a mathematical model of sound qualities of the throat and tongue to produce speech). High qu...[More Information]

  12. ARTIC CRYSTAL --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Artic Crystal is a speech synthesis board that works with the Artic Vision or Business Vision screen reading software to pronounce natural sounding synthesized speech at speeds of up to 500 words per minute. The board is available in two models: Crystal/A includes a version of the Artic Vision screen reading program ($1995). Crystal/B includes a version of Artic Business Vision, a screen reading program designed to work w...[More Information]

  13. ARTIC TRANSPORT (MODELS 615 & 611) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 09/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Artic TransPort is a portable, pocket-sized speech synthesizer designed to connect to a personal computer to provide speech output to individuals who are blind or have low vision. The device has an internal memory that can be used like a disk for storing configuration, data, and program files. These can then be loaded into a computer when the synthesizer is connected via the serial interface. Two models of this devi...[More Information]

  14. AUDAPTER SPEECH SYSTEM --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Audapter Speech system is a speech output hardware system designed to convert alpha-numeric text to speech for the visual or reading impaired. The speech rate ranges up to 700 words per minute, with instantaneous speech halt controls included. The menu selections allow users to set speech rate, voice, pitch, and other parameters, and to save settings in non-volatile memory. The Audapter can be used with any computer...[More Information]

  15. BLACKBOARD --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 04/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Blackboard is an internal circuit card for the Apple IIe that allows the contents of the computer screen to be read back via a speech synthesizer. The card inserts in expansion slot 3 of the computer, and connections are provided for a speech synthesizer (extra) and a footswitch. Holding the footswitch down activates the Blackboard and allows the user to review the contents of the computer screen at any time. The user c...[More Information]

  16. BRAILLEDESK Picture of BRAILLEDESK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 09/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- BrailleDesk is a Braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind. This device provides speech output and features a compact Braille keyboard with a computer-style numeric/cursor control pad. Other standard features include more than 1000 kilobytes of file storage space; an editor with text searching, instantaneous text editing, text insertion anywhere, and spell check; programmable alarms and reminders; ...[More Information]

  17. BRAILLEPAD Picture of BRAILLEPAD --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 09/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- BraillePad is a braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This compact talking notetaker features an aluminum case, a Braille keyboard with an embedded cursor pad, more than 700 kilobytes of file storage space, built-in personal computer (PC) file transfer, and a standard nine-pin serial port. Other standard features include editors and menus, timers, alarms, and reminders. This...[More Information]

  18. CALLTEXT 5000 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 04/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- CallText 5000 is an internal circuit card that provides highly intelligible synthesized speech output for the IBM-PC. CallText 5000 converts any sequence of ASCII characters routed to it into English speech. A speaker can be connected directly to the board. CallText 5000 can also answer incoming phone calls, send a synthesized speech message, and dial outgoing calls. Three different male voices are provided. For informa...[More Information]

  19. CALLTEXT 5050 --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- CallText 5050 is an external module that converts output from a computer into highly intelligible synthesized English speech. CallText 5050 connects to a computer's RS-232 port, and converts the outgoing ASCII characters into speech according to its programmed rules of pronounciation. A number of special pronunciation modes, such as letter by letter or abbreviation expanding, are also possible. An external speaker can be ...[More Information]

  20. CLARITY --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Clarity is a human sounding speech synthesizer that can be added to with Say-It-All II Plus and Say-It-Simply Plus units at the time of purchase. Digitized quality in text-to-speech that allows unlimited vocabulary as well as stored phrases. Male, female and child voices. Previously purchased equipment can be upgraded....[More Information]

  21. COMVOICE --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Speech synthesizer or voice output module for the VIC 20 or C 64 commodore computers. ROM based, cartridge plugs into computer (speaker plugs into cartridge). Speech controlled through one speak command. Text to be spoken is typed in quotations following speak command. Four inflection levels possible. May establish string variables (e.g., a$ = " welcome home"). Programmed in machine or BASIC....[More Information]

  22. CRICKET --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/96) REPLACED BY ECHO IIC (SEE SEPARATE ENTRY). RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Cricket is a speech synthesizer for the Apple IIc. The Cricket is an external unit with a built-in speaker. Two voices are provided: a natural sounding female voice with a limited vocabulary (700 words) and a robotic voice with an unlimited vocabulary (works by pronunciation rules). The Cricket has a built-in clock, external volume control, and headphone jack. Simple commands are...[More Information]

  23. CYBERTALKER 2 --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Voice output module compatible with most computers and computer based systems including word processors, electronic typewriters, computer terminals and microcomputers. User can preprogram interface for up to 5 different configurations of choice. Text to speech translation from either ASCII or EBCDIC. 7 1/4 inches wide by 12 inches high by 18 inches deep. 23 pounds. 120 volt. Front panel has volume and speech rate controls, brailled keypad...[More Information]

  24. DECTALK DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/2002) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- DECtalk is a full-featured voice synthesizer compatible with many computer systems. DECtalk offers nine different voices (four male, four female, one child) as well as sentence rhythm and intonation. DECtalk converts text sent from the host computer to a pronunciation code using a combination of dictionaries and letter-to-sound rules. DECtalk then takes into consideration surrounding words and their effects on individual pr...[More Information]

  25. DIGISPEECH PROCESSOR 201 (MODEL DS-201F) --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 04/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Digispeech Processor 201 is a speech synthesizer designed to provide high-quality digital speech capability for IBM computers. The synthesizer connects directly to any open serial port, making it easy to move the unit from one computer to another. COMPATIBILITY: For use on IBM and compatible computers. WARRANTY: The manufacturer guarantees complete satisfaction with this product or it may be exchanged or returned fo...[More Information]

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