FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
Products FAQ
Languages are general set at time of ordering for large volumes. Customer may also specify, select and configure their local language after purchase.
Real-time sampling of ambient noise allows AGC (Automatic Gain Control) to adjust volumes so that speech generated is well above ambient noise levels to enhance intelligibility. TextSpeak earBridge product support this capability
Text to Speech FAQ
Embedded Text to Speech uses on device integrated circuits and Digital Signal Processing . This differs from Ai generated and server/cloud based TTS. First generation systems were used by Steven Hawking, while newer system have natural (human sounding) voices.
TextSpeak TTS products use a (on chip) integrated processing to generate speech. Connection to the internet or cloud servers are not required.
earBridge FAQ
TTS Gateways, such as the earBridge product family, converts text data to voice to extend alerts to audio announcements. earBridge series models accept this data over Serial RS-232, Ethernet and Cellular (CATM1) channels,
No, you can use a Text-to-Speech gateways with onboard applications such as an integrated Web browser to type (or select) a text message and have is spoken out loud over a paging speaker.
Applications FAQ
Text to Speech is used to read screens. The TTS-EN-M is a mobile amplifier designed to provide announcements inside a bus for “next-stop”, along with a second amplifier used to announce destinations to boarding passengers. TextSpeak OEM modules like the TTS-EM-LP are suited to deploy with roadside information systems. Such as solar screens that need announcement capability. All these system read data, such as on screen text, to speak the phrases in real time.
Hospital Nurse Call systems that generate “TAP” messaging are compatible with earBridge. Real-time messages generated on a serial RS-0232 connector , or Ethernet connection will be used by earBridge to produce voice announcements
Mass Notification FAQ
Alerts can be automatic, triggered by an event, or manually triggered from devices such as push-buttons or wearable pendants. Real-time voice can be generated from VoIP phone systems, specialized software (such as Informacast), or live text sent to a TTS gateway (such as earBridge)
Mass Notification components and services often include SMS-Text messaging, voice calls and email distribution to contact people who have “opted-in” to register for alerts. Audio announcements and visual screens add coverage of visitors not opted-in.
Text-To-Speech provides relevant information, not preset or pre-recorded announcements to be generated. Benefits include targeted announcements that can be generated from Mobile Phones, SMS Text or Cellular connectivity targeting up to the minute information.
Technical FAQ
TextSpeak earBridge support Multicast. After voice conversion audio can be played using internal speaker amplifiers and simultainoiusly be transmitted to compatible IP speakers and phone systems such as Grandstream, Polycomm and Digital Acoustics branded products
FAQ - Who we serve
- Factories and Industrial Sites
- Schools and Campus
- Entertainment Spaces and Hospitality
- Outdoor Events and Public Spaces
- Churches and Places of Worship
- Smart City Audio Alerts
