Finally a simple way to speech-enable your product!
Grand Idea Studio has recently released the Emic Text-to-Speech Platform, providing high-quality speech synthesis on a single module. The module is an off-the-shelf solution aimed at engineers, hobbyists and product designers seeking a simple, low-cost method for integrating text-to-speech into their mobile and consumer designs.
The core of the Emic Platform is provided by Winbond's WTS701 text-to-speech single chip solution. The WTS701 creates a more natural human sounding speech by converting text to speech using recorded human speech samples. This ensures that the output is a recognizable human voice, unlike computer-generated synthesis solutions.
"Our module is fully customizable and suited to a wide range of hardware platforms and software applications including budget-constrained products such as consumer telephony and robotics," says Joe Grand, President and CEO of Grand Idea Studio. The Emic Platform can easily be interfaced to the PC, BASIC Stamp, Microchip PIC, or other processor.
Highlights of the module include:
· Serial TTL interface (2-wire, 2400 baud) · 1.6" L x 1.0" W x 0.256" max. H · Requires single +5VDC supply · Internal 8 ohm, 23.5mW speaker driver · Analog audio output pin for external amplification · Easy-to-use ASCII or hex command sequences · Bi-color LED for visual indication of activity · 0.100" pin spacing for easy prototypingEmic Platform modules are available at an introductory price of $79.00 USD each. Discount pricing is offered for volume, OEM, and educational purchases. Data sheets, application notes, and audio samples are available on the Grand Idea Studio website.
The Emic Platform can provide text-to-speech for an unlimited number of applications. Potential uses include industrial and scientific (reading laboratory measurements and results, industrial equipment warning and status systems), educational and special needs (aids for reading or language learning, personal communication systems), telecom and mobile devices (SMS-to-voice, instant messaging, e-mail and fax reading, information services, webpage reading, traffic reports, news, weather forecasts), multimedia (proof reader, translation tools, personal assistant, talking/interactive characters), and automotive (driving directions, navigational aids, on-board alert system, on-board diagnostics, adaptive cruise control technology).
Grand Idea Studio is a product design and development firm that brings unique innovations to life. Many of Grand Idea Studio's creations including consumer electronics, medical products, video games, and toys are licensed and sold worldwide. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, contact:
Grand Idea Studio, Inc.
2907 Shelter Island Dr.Suite 105-169
San Diego, CA 92106
619-222-4100 Fax: 619-222-1797Email: snipped-for-privacy@grandideastudio.com
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