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  1. APPLE CYBER INTERFACE CARDS (MODELS AC 1 & AC 2) --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- For use with Apple II Plus and Apple IIe Computers, designed to enhance the use of Cybertalker 2 voice output module with Apple computers. Commercial software is now accessible to users with a voice output device capable of providing all of the information available on the screen to a sighted user. Will work with 80 percent of software available for the Apple II Plus and Apple IIe Computers....[More Information]

  2. AUDIBRAILLE COMPUTER, ABC --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 04/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Computer with braille and voice output. Includes two disk drives with 64,000 bytes of memory, two 24 character single line displays (one braille, the other standard print), a high quality speech system from Votrax, a full ASCII keyboard with 17 function keys and built-in calculator pad, a 6 key braille keyboard, a detachable keypad which can trigger most of the system's scanning functions, 2 fully programmable RS232 seria...[More Information]

  3. 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]

  4. 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]

  5. CALLTEXT 5100 PROGRAMMABLE SYSTEMS --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Real-time, multi-user, multi-tasking system consisting of a single system-control unit measuring 5.5 inches high by 18.5 inches wide by 17 inches deep. Contains up to five Calltext data-to-voice channels, which may be programmed for common or different applications. Each data-to- voice channel incorporates a text-to-speech converter, a telephone interface, and an RS232 serial port. Programmed using a local keyboard and mo...[More Information]

  6. 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]

  7. CRICKET --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The Cricket is a speech, sound, and music synthesizer for the Apple IIc. Also included is a built in clock.The Cricket features two modes of voice output: Fixed vocabulary of over 700 words spoken in a natural sounding female voice, an unlimited robotic sounding vocabulary that will speak any text printed to the screen. Like the Echo +, the Cricket features six channels for music and sound effects generation. The provided software makes t...[More Information]

  8. 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]

  9. 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]

  10. ECHO + --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Echo + is a speech synthesizer for the Apple IIe and II+. The Echo + consists of an internal circuit card with a speaker. The Echo + has two voices: a natural sounding female voice with a limited vocabulary (700 words) and a robotic voice with an unlimited vocabulary (works by pronunciation rules). Simple commands are used to control the rate of speech (regular or fast), output mode (spoken, printed to the screen, or both), and how the te...[More Information]

  11. ECHO SPEECH SYNTHESIZER (MODELS GP H200 & PC H300) --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Speech synthesizer is a stand alone unit, compatible with any computer with an RS-232 serial port. Consists of a box housing hardware and software to convert a stream of ASCII characters to spoken words and letters. Designed for use with all computers, except Apple II and the IBM PC. Does not have any screen review capabilities unless they are programmed into the host computer with which it is used. Features an on- board microprocessor, t...[More Information]

  12. ERGO BRAILLE Picture of ERGO BRAILLE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 09/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Ergo Braille is a compact Braille notetaker designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This voice output notetaker and organizer features an aluminum case, an ergonomic 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, tim...[More Information]

  13. HEARSAY GOLD --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 10/94) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Hearsay Gold is a voice input and output module designed to give a personal computer voice recognition and speech synthesis capabilities. The voice recognition feature allows voice input to be used as keyboard commands and macros; the system recognizes 2,048 words and phrases up to one and one- half seconds long, in groups of 64. The speech synthesis function provides unlimited text-to-speech as well as read screen, repea...[More Information]

  14. INTEX TALKER --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- General purpose synthesizer for computer voice output. Supports both serial and parallel interfacing. Features: user exception rule capability, optional large 2700 byte buffer and built in speaker....[More Information]

  15. INTEX-TALKER --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Intex-Talker is a text-to-speech synthesizer that can pronounce phonemes, letters, words, lines, or whole bodies of text. Intex-Talker has variable pitch and intonation, and can produce musical tones. This synthesizer recognizes all ASCII characters, and can speak punctuation if desired. OPTIONS: 2.7K buffer, an 8K user-programmable memory, a 16K vocabulary module, and a built-in speaker (all extra). COMPATIBILITY: For use on any computer...[More Information]

  16. INTROVOICE VI --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 05/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- IntroVoice VI is a voice input system with a built-in speech synthesizer for voice output. The system consists of an internal circuit card for the IBM-PC computer, special software, and a microphone and speaker. The user "trains" the system to recognize certain words or phrases by speaking them into the microphone. Once the system is trained to recognize a particular utterance, the user can program a character (letter, ...[More Information]

  17. METAVOICE --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 11/2006) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- MetaVoice is an optional voice output module for the Kurzweil Voice voice recognition system (see separate entry) designed to provide an audio confirmation of what the computer hears for persons with visual or cognitive disabilities. This system features high quality speech output, basic screenreading functions, multitasking capabilities, and extensive support for the DECtalk PC (special version)....[More Information]

  18. PC VERT --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Voice output module replaces Vert 6000. Through a serial communication link, PC Vert communicates with IBM and other IBM look alikes. System consists of hardware (voice synthesizer), software, utilities, cables, headphones, complete documentation on disk, audio tape and in print, quick reference guide in braille and Vert qwerty Word Processing. Has speech control (20 to 720 words per minute with instant stop, and high quality voice. 12,00...[More Information]

  19. PORTTALK --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 08/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Output redirection module for use with Sonix Speech Operating System and the Syn Phonix Speech Synthesizers. For the IBM PC/XT/AT/JR and compatibles. Provides universal speech interface to any programming language that supports output to LPT or COM parts. Enhances text to speech conversions by replacing numerical strings with properly formatted numbers (eg, 124 will be spoken as "one hundred twenty four" instead "of one t...[More Information]

  20. PROVOICE --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Speech synthesizer or voice output module for Commodore 64 computer. Consists of a single unit which plugs into expansion port. ROM based; does not require software. Unit contains amplifier and speaker. No cables or additional hardware requirements. Controlled by 13 BASIC commands. Features speak command, echo command (speaks all information printed on the screen), volume and pitch adjustments, function keys to toggle speech, echo, upper/...[More Information]

  21. READY READER --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 04/93) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Optical character recognition device converts typed material into speech or voice output when hooked to a TOTAL TALK PC system. Documents created with Courier 10 typestyles can be automatically entered. Up to 12 additional typestyles may be added to meet specific application needs. Includes a 15 foot cable, user guide print manual, and Communication software. Can read one page in 30 seconds at 45 to 720 words per minute. ...[More Information]

  22. SAY IT ALL & SAY IT ALL SUPER PLUS --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Portable battery powered text to speech synthesizer for voice output. Consists of a typewriter style keyboard with positive key press action and a built in finger positioning overlay or keyguard impervious to liquids and dust. Converts typed words, phrases, sentences and phonemes into audible speech. SAY IT ALL SUPER PLUS includes a repeat key and a special key that allows full words or phrases to be output with a single keystroke. Stores...[More Information]

  23. SCANPAC --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 03/2005) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- The ScanPAC is a portable communication aid. Built in to the ScanPAC is Adaptive Communication Systems' RealVoice, a full-featured, dipthone- based voice synthesizer with more natural rhythm and intonation available in either male or female voice. The keyboard may be configured to adjust for user abilities. Additional features include a text-to-speech capability permitting messages to be typed or selected and spoken or ...[More Information]

  24. SCREEN-TALK PRO --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Screen-Talk Pro provides spoken output from most applications programs that run on the IBM-PC and compatibles. All information shown on the computer screen may be spoken aloud. Keys may be spoken as they are typed, or the display may be reviewed letter-by-letter, word-by-word, line-by-line, or by specific columns. Up to three "windows" may be defined to control which different areas of the screen will be spoken. Speech may be silenced mom...[More Information]

  25. SPEAKING ACE (MODEL ACE-2000) ---DISCONTINUED. (VERIFIED 4/96) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE.--- The Speaking Ace is a voice output spelling tutorial device designed to offer vocabulary enhancement for individuals who have cognitive, speech or visual disabilities. It offers auditory feedback by pronouncing over 80,000 words outloud. Features of this product include: spell correction; personal word lists that let you store words for later practice and review; rank feature to rank words from elementary to advanced; and ma...[More Information]

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