[comp.sys.misc] voice synthesis systems query

"Donald_T.C._Sun.WBST129"@XEROX.COM (12/07/88)

Hi folks,

I am interested in obtaining any information I can on an inexpensive voice
synthesis system for a friend who has lost his ability to speak.  Any
information on hardware/software for a complete system would be
appreciated.  My requirements are quite simple.  One, quality speech.  Two,
an efficient method of text input.  Three, reasonable cost.  A compact,
portable system would be great too.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Don

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childers@avsd.UUCP (Richard Childers) (12/08/88)

In article <881206-090558-5881@Xerox> "Donald_T.C._Sun.WBST129"@XEROX.COM says:

>I am interested in obtaining any information I can on an inexpensive voice
>synthesis system for a friend who has lost his ability to speak.

I understand Heathkit has a voice-synthesis board that runs on a PC for a
few hundred dollars ...

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-- richard


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