DECtalk PC Speech Synthesizer

Digital's DECtalk speech synthesis technology is now available as
a highly responsive XT/AT - Compatible PC bus option.  The DECtalk
PC Speech Synthesizer provides a full range of speech synthesizer
features including:

- Nine Pre-defined Voices - Four male, four female and one child
voice provide a wide selection for a variety of applications.

- Speaking Rates 75 to 650 Words per Minute - Provides a wide range
of speaking rates from slow spelling to fast scanning.

- Pronounces Letters, Words and Phrases - Provides quick response
for letters and words but also allows for more natural intonation
for text clauses.

- Extensive Letter-to-sound Pronunciation Rules - Extensive rule
set provides greater accuracy of the pronunciation of spoken text
and proper names.

- Large Integrated Word Dictionary - Enhances the accuracy of word
pronunciation.

- Automatic Homograph Pronunciation - Enhances the accuracy of
homograph pronunciation.

- Controls for Pauses, Pitch and Stress - Punctuation control
provides more natural sounding speech.

- Definable dictionary - Dictionaries can be defined for particular
applications.

- Software Volume Control - The speech volume can be controlled by
the application.

- Separate Speaker with Volume Control and Headphone Jack - Speech
volume can also be controlled directly by the user and headphones
can be used for private listening.

- Punctuation Pronunciation Options - Users can elect to hear some,
most or all punctuation pronounced.

DECtalk PC Speech Synthesizer Specifications:

Programming Interface:
- A Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) program provides three modes
of software interface:
     - DOS command e.g., COPY, PRINT
     - DOS BIOS calls to COM or LPT
     - Program calls to the TSR program

System Interface - 8 or 16 bit XT/AT - compatible bus connector.

System capabilities - 20KB memory (TSR) and 1MB hard disk space

Switch Selectable Settings - I/O Address (240,250,340,350)

Inputs - Text, phonemes and speech control

Audio Output - Monaural 1/8 inch speaker jack, 4-16 ohms impedance,
1 watt max.

External Speaker - 4 x 5 x 2 inch enclosure, 3 inch speaker, volume
control, 1/8 inch stereo headphone jack, 36 inch cable.

Physical Dimensions - Full size XT/AT-bus option card (13-1/2 x 4-
3/8 x 5/8 inches)

Support - One year warranty

Ordering Information:
Call or write:

GW Micro, Inc.
725 Airport North Office Park
Fort Wayne, IN  46825

voice: 219/489-3671
fax: 219/489-2608
BBS: 219/489-5281
EMail: support@gwmicro.com
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