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 Typical Applications
 
This is a portable TTS (Text-To-Speech) solutions well suited for those who need a simple speech output.  Why take an entire laptop computer along if all you need is text-to-speech synthesis!
 
Non-speaking individuals with functional motor skill, often used by patients of:
  • ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Laryngectomy
  • First stroke patients
  Low-cost alternative to expensive TTS system, built-in speaker
 
  Makes use of the different files on AlphaSmart® for storing commonly used phrases and free typing 
 
No need to take an entire computer just for text-to-speech
 
Maintains all of the original functionality of the AlphaSmart®
   
 
 Operating Requirement
AlphaSmart® 3000
 
Uses 3xAA Alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries
 
Plugs into the printer port on AlphaSmart®, no PC required
 
 
 
Caution:
The unit is not waterproof or spill proof.  For indoor use only.
 
 
 Product Details
REPLACED BY 
SMARTSPEAKER SS200

Name:  SmartSpeaker™ for AlphaSmart® 3000
Product Code:  SS100  (pending FCC)
Price:  $495 ea.
            10+: $395 ea. 
            (AlphaSmart® is NOT included)


  • Unlimited Vocabulary
  • Industry standard DECtalk® text-to-speech synthesizer
  • 9 Voices- 4 male, 4 Female, 1 Child
  • Speaks:
    - the selected word or sentence
    - the selected paragraph
    - the entire file
  • No software modifications or customizations required on AlphaSmart® 3000
  • Runs from disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries

SmartSpeaker™ is an add-on for the AlphaSmart® 3000 giving users a simple low-cost way of getting speech output.  Based on the industry standard DECtalk, SmartSpeaker is versatile yet powerful.  One can directly type in messages to be spoken, or one can select a phrase from commonly used phrases that one has stored on the AlphaSmart®.  This is the lowest cost DECtalk based speech synthesizer solution on the market today.

 

Click on the speaker icon below to listen to a sample of audio output!
 

"Hello and welcome to Afforda Speech"  
 

"Can I have a glass of water please."
 

Datasheet (PDF) coming soon

 
 
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