Solutions for Visually Impaired Users: Infovox4, New Version of the All-In-One Local & Portable Talking Companion
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Posted on April 23, 2013 at 7:07:01 AM
Solutions for Visually Impaired Users: Infovox4, New Version of the All-In-One Local & Portable Talking Companion
MONS, Belgium, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Innovative yet simple and all-in-one product for seamless access to written
information, no matter where the user is, at home, in the office or on the move using
different computers is now moving. Infovox4 uses Acapela speech synthesis, speech empowers
any PC with pleasant voices, transforming any written text into speech, in real time.
NEW BENEFITS!
> Windows 8 support
> Improved intelligibility at high reading speed using the new "small and fast" Colibri
voices, based on a brand new technology developed by Acapela Group.
> Possibility to modify pitch with the new Colibri voices.
> On/off switch for verbose mode that expands acronyms, abbreviations and datum.
> Add and remove voices at any time and free of charge, using the new Download Manager
application. > Menu-based GUI for easier navigation using screen reader applications.
> 26 languages / 62 voices including Australian English (voice:Tyler) & Swedish dialects
Scania (voice Mia) and Gothenburg (voice Kal).
Includes both a portable USB solution and 3 local installations, which follow users as
they work on different PCs.
- Portable usage from USB allows immediate access to any computer, without
need of installing locally or admin rights
- Local installations will function even without a USB plugged into the computer
- Possibility to transfer local installations to and from the USB at any time
The end user has access to all voices in all languages included in the license - with
different genders and voice personas - so that user feels fully comfortable with the
voices that become daily companions. The choice between languages provides access to
information in foreign languages as well as language learning.
infovox4 is packaged with several useful applications, that can be easily launched
from the infovox4 LaunchPad application. The NVDA screen reader help the user accessing a
computer when no other screen reader is pre-installed. The Speech Creator enables easy
creation of MP3 files for personal use, from any text file. The Pronunciation Editor
allows easy management of lexicons and exceptions, to fine tune and customize the way
names and exceptions are pronounced. The Download Manager allows to add and remove voices
locally. The Voice Manager allows to create new voices with particular settings. The
Configuration Wizard will guide step by step through installation and configuration of
infovox4 on the computer.
More information on infovox4:
http://www.acapela-group.com/infovox-4-41-speech-solutions.html
About Acapela Group : Acapela Group invents speech solutions to vocalize content with
authentic & original voices that bring more meaning & intent. Over 100 resounding
synthetic voices in 30 languages are ready to vocalize your content into a natural and
pleasant audio result, by turning written input into speech.
http://www;acapela-group.com
Acapela's repertoire includes voices of characters or celebrities, voices with accents
or specific dialect attributes, voices that sing or tell stories, voices that can adopt
different moods, voices for all ages and all languages. Because one voice cannot answer
all and any needs, we aim to provide a resounding repertoire. And we can create the voice
you need. Just for you. This is Acapela bespoke expertise.
http://www.acapela-group.com
Acapela Group
CONTACT: Contact: Caroline Houel, Telephone number : +33(0)562247104, E-mail : caroline.houel@acapela-group.com
MONS, Belgium, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Innovative yet simple and all-in-one product for seamless access to written
information, no matter where the user is, at home, in the office or on the move using
different computers is now moving. Infovox4 uses Acapela speech synthesis, speech empowers
any PC with pleasant voices, transforming any written text into speech, in real time.
NEW BENEFITS!
> Windows 8 support
> Improved intelligibility at high reading speed using the new "small and fast" Colibri
voices, based on a brand new technology developed by Acapela Group.
> Possibility to modify pitch with the new Colibri voices.
> On/off switch for verbose mode that expands acronyms, abbreviations and datum.
> Add and remove voices at any time and free of charge, using the new Download Manager
application. > Menu-based GUI for easier navigation using screen reader applications.
> 26 languages / 62 voices including Australian English (voice:Tyler) & Swedish dialects
Scania (voice Mia) and Gothenburg (voice Kal).
Includes both a portable USB solution and 3 local installations, which follow users as
they work on different PCs.
- Portable usage from USB allows immediate access to any computer, without
need of installing locally or admin rights
- Local installations will function even without a USB plugged into the computer
- Possibility to transfer local installations to and from the USB at any time
The end user has access to all voices in all languages included in the license - with
different genders and voice personas - so that user feels fully comfortable with the
voices that become daily companions. The choice between languages provides access to
information in foreign languages as well as language learning.
infovox4 is packaged with several useful applications, that can be easily launched
from the infovox4 LaunchPad application. The NVDA screen reader help the user accessing a
computer when no other screen reader is pre-installed. The Speech Creator enables easy
creation of MP3 files for personal use, from any text file. The Pronunciation Editor
allows easy management of lexicons and exceptions, to fine tune and customize the way
names and exceptions are pronounced. The Download Manager allows to add and remove voices
locally. The Voice Manager allows to create new voices with particular settings. The
Configuration Wizard will guide step by step through installation and configuration of
infovox4 on the computer.
More information on infovox4:
http://www.acapela-group.com/infovox-4-41-speech-solutions.html
About Acapela Group : Acapela Group invents speech solutions to vocalize content with
authentic & original voices that bring more meaning & intent. Over 100 resounding
synthetic voices in 30 languages are ready to vocalize your content into a natural and
pleasant audio result, by turning written input into speech.
http://www;acapela-group.com
Acapela's repertoire includes voices of characters or celebrities, voices with accents
or specific dialect attributes, voices that sing or tell stories, voices that can adopt
different moods, voices for all ages and all languages. Because one voice cannot answer
all and any needs, we aim to provide a resounding repertoire. And we can create the voice
you need. Just for you. This is Acapela bespoke expertise.
http://www.acapela-group.com
Acapela Group
CONTACT: Contact: Caroline Houel, Telephone number : +33(0)562247104, E-mail : caroline.houel@acapela-group.com