NASA NTRS · 19870000385
Portable Speech Synthesizer
Abstract
Compact speech synthesizer useful traveling companion to speech-handicapped. User simply enters statement on board, and synthesizer converts statement into spoken words. Battery-powered and housed in briefcase, easily carried on trips. Unit used on telephones and face-to-face communication. Synthesizer consists of micro-computer with memory-expansion module, speech-synthesizer circuit, batteries, recharger, dc-to-dc converter, and telephone amplifier. Components, commercially available, fit neatly in 17-by 13-by 5-in. briefcase. Weighs about 20 lb (9 kg) and operates and recharges from ac receptable.
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Leibfritz, Gilbert H., Larson, Howard K.. 1987-09-01. Portable Speech Synthesizer. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870000385
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