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Augmentative/Alternative Communication aid for 
people with speech challenge

 
 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
  Uses as a communication device or as a teaching aid for audio feedback
 
  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® NEO, 3000 or 2000, please specify the model as the connectors are all different
 
Uses 4xAA Alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries
 
Plugs into the printer port on AlphaSmart®, no PC required
 
Non-infrared versions of AlphaSmart 2000 or 3000 are recommended for faster speech output
 
 
Caution:
The unit is not waterproof or spill proof.  For indoor use only.
 
 
 Product Details
Name:  SmartSpeaker™
Product Code:  SS200 
Price:  

For AlphaSmart® NEO, 3000 and 2000:
            US $479 each
            10+: US $379 each 

       Bundled with AlphaSmart® 2000:
            US $568 each
            10+: US$463 each

Status:  FCC/Industry Canada Approved

  • 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® 
  • Earphone jack for private listening
  • Runs from disposable batteries or rechargeable batteries

SmartSpeaker™ is an add-on for the AlphaSmart® NEO, 3000 and 2000 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.  

Note:  SmartSpeaker is NOT a screen reader, it does not support speaking as you are typing.

For NEO:

For AlphaSmart 3000/2000:

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)

Product Review 1 (PDF)

Product Review 2 (PDF)

 
 
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