This library is distributed as shareware by Gordon Hamm, Voice Data Systems.
You are welcome to use it in applications that you personally use for no cost,
however, if you are linking it with any commercial applications, In all fairness
please send us $50.00 to become a registered user. This library may not under
any circumstances be sold or resold and may not be used in development
of any other library. 


This lib will give direct access the Dectalk Driver giving you great response
and control. Other commands (and they are many) can and should be sent along
with the text stream. IE index markers, inflections, pronunciation. 
Improvements to this Library will continually be made so keep in touch.
Although we are users ourselves of this lib, Voice Data is in no way 
responsible for any damages that should come from this product. 
Use at your own risk!
(Jan 18 1994) revision 2


The following are the specifications for the Dectalk PC . 
Digitals Dectalk It is simply the best TEXT TO SPEECH available, Period ..
It simply sounds more natural than any other synthesizer. If you haven't
ever heard one read, you would be amazed.
 
Dectalk has its greatest use in aiding the Visually impaired in which
we have involvement. 

The possiblilities with Dectalk integration are endless especially 
when CA Clipper comes into play. 

Dectalk can and is being integrated with Interactive Voice Response 
applications, (Telephone integration) and Is compatible with ClipVoice.
For information on ClipVoice, Download the file IVR.zip from the CA Clipper
forum.

Voice Data Systems is also a value added reseller for Digital and can assist 
you with your questions or hardware requirements you may have.

Voice Data Systems
503 N. Hubbard
Yacolt, Wa. 98675

206-686-8315



    			      DECtalk PC
			  Speech Synthesizer

Digital's DECtalk speech synthesis technology is now available as an 
XT/AT-Compatible PC bus option. DECtalk PC 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       Provide a wide range of speaking rates
Words per Minute                from slow spelling to fast scanning.

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

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

Large Integrated Word           Enhances the accuracy of word 
Dictionary                      pronunciation.

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

Definable Dictionary            Dictionaries can be defined for particular
				applications.

Software Volume Control         The speech volume can be application
				controlled.

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



     
			 DECtalk PC Specifications
     
Programming Interface:        A Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) program 
			      provides three modes of software interface:
			     
			      -  DOS commands 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 capacities:            20KB memory(TSR) and 1MB hard disk space
			     
Switch Selectable Settings:   I/O Address
			     
Inputs:                       Text, phonemes, digitized 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
			      (13-1/8 x 4-3/8 x 5/8 inches)
			     
Support:                      One year warranty

