Speech Synthesis by Alistair Edwards
Speech is probably the one most important feature which distinguishes humans from other animals. This book is concerned with giving the power of speech to machines, and thereby giving disabled people the power to communicate, which they would otherwise lack. Synthetic speech is used in two ways by disabled people: as a replacement for natural speech; and as a means of communicating complex information to people who cannot receive it by other means, such as blind computer users. This book covers both forms of use, showing the features they have in common, but separating the differences. It is accessible both to readers with a technical background, and also to those with less such experience, thanks to an extensive glossary. It is a valuable resource and includes information on available products.
`Not only is this a comprehensive overview of the subject, it also includes the best individual product case studies I have seen in book form′ - Barry Romich, President, Prentke Romich Company
`Provides an excellent overview of speech synthesis with many ideas and strategies for the application of synthesis in clinical settings′ - ASHA
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781853960666 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853960667 |
| Title | Speech Synthesis |
| Author | Alistair Edwards |
| Series | Series In Human Computer Interaction |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 1991-01-28 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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