Sunday 4 January 2009

Making Computers And Reading Works


Applications to create a computer read aloud text that appears on the screen since there are already long. This technology called Text-to-Speech (abbreviated TTU).

Glance, the function is not too important. But for PC users who have limited vision, this feature will be very helpful. Mac OS has long been in possession of a built-in. While for the Windows version, available a variety of applications that can be selected.

One of the applications that can be used is SmartRead. He provides a free version can be downloaded at www.smartysoft.com. Besides reading, the application is also able to change the text into audio files.

1. Download the installer file "smartread_setup.exe" SmartReader's official site. Install and run the application through [SmartySoft (smartysoft.com)]> [SmartSoft] [SmartSoft]. Wait some time to show the application.

2. To use the application, you can copy-and-paste text into the main application of blue. In addition, you can also direct a number of documents (XSR format, TXT, and RTF) to the application by clicking on the [Open]. Find and select the file, then click [Open].

3. After the text that will be copied to read in the window, you can select the sound readers. For the beginning, only one (voice Microsoft Sam). You can add your voice by clicking on the other [Download Voice More ...]. Additional votes will be downloaded from the server through the Internet connection SmartySoft. If the download is complete, click [Next]> [OK].

4. Select the first sound of the "Voice". You can order a PC to read the text by clicking the starting point in reading the text area, and click the button [Read]. To determine the speed of reading, you can move the slider "Rate". Volume may be lower on the slider "Volume." To stop, click the [Stop].

5. To change the text into audio files that can be heard at any time through the MP3 player, click on [Transform]. In the Convert Wizard dialog box - Welcome, select the type of audio you want: Wave, MP3, or Flash. Click [Next>] and select the output format in the drop-down menu available. After that, click [Next>] again and select the folder to store the audio by clicking [Browse].

6. If you have, directly change the text by clicking on the [Convert Text to MP3 Now]. Wait some time to complete the process. See store folder through Windows Explorer. Check whether there is an audio file there. If you have, you can play with the audio player.


TIPS: Options Applications Text-to-Speech

Various applications can you get on the Internet, ranging from free to paid. There are only able to read the text, there are also already has a function as a voice recorder so that text can be heard again through the MP3 player or other audio player. If you're interested, some of this choice.
Advanced Text-to Speech 3.6 (www.rosecitysoftware.com)
- FlameReader 4.2.8 - www.flamereader.com)
- Natural Reader (www.naturalreaders.com)
- Text Aloud (www.nextup.com / textaloud)
- Text Speaker 2.01 (www.deskshare.com)
- Text to Speech (www.text-speech.com)
- Text to Speech MP3 with Natural Voices 1.71 (www.texttospeechmp3.com

You can also try the application TTU made children in the country http://indotts.melsa.net.id website. The author is Arry Akhmad Arman in Belgium in 2000.


Tip: PC with a cry of command

Besides reading the text, the PC can also hear and perform for you. Smart, yes? One way is to install e-Speaking application. Applications can be paying your jajal for free for 30 days. To use it, live download and install application from www.e-speaking.com. How easy to use, why.

First, prepare colokkan to the microphone and microphone port on the panel of your PC sound card. Then, activate the application Click [On] at the top of the application to activate the microphone. For a list of available commands, click on the tab [Command]. Here, you can view a list of commands that are used according to the application, from the command to start Microsoft Word, Notepad, the operating system.

You can also create your own commands (in English), by clicking on the [add]. Type the text in the right window, and specify in the application which will be applied.

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