The Speak applet is included as a practical example of how the DECtalk Software API can be used to produce an innovative Text-To-Speech application that maximizes user interaction through a highly graphical interface. A visual overview of the Speak program applet is provided below.
Visual Overview of the Speak Applet
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Menu bar: File, Edit, and Help menus |
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Speech speed-control slider |
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Voice-activation buttons |
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Start, pause, and stop push buttons |
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Edit window for text input |
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Notes
· The Speak applet is not provided and not supported for Windows CE systems.
· English, Spanish, German, or French speaker names are displayed, depending on the current default language. See the Name [:name] command description for lists of names.
· The faces display as cartoon characters when using VGA 16-color mode.