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BrightSpeech SDK Version 1.2

> The Technology

BrightSpeech is based on the most advanced techniques in the area of speech synthesis. This new Unit Selection based technology produces a clear and natural voice that sounds human. This new technology achieves a level of quality that has never been produced until BrightSpeech.

> Languages

French
Spanish
German
Swedish
US English ( 05/03 )
Dutch ( 06/03 )

Other languages are under development.
Specific languages can be developed on demand.

> Facilities for developers

Several API available :

Easy-to-use proprietary API
SAPI 4
SAPI 5

Built-in audio interface
User Dictionaries
Synchronization markers at sentence and word levels

> Applications

Telecommunications: IVR systems, directory assistance, e-mail reading, unified messaging
Multimedia: aid to impaired people, interactive kiosks, virtual agents language learning
Embedded platforms: Automotive applications.

> Multi-standard / Supported Standards

Microsoft Sound System
Microsoft SAPI 4.0, 5.0
Output of speech samples buffers allowing easy integration in most telecom platforms.

> Multi-OS

Windows 98, NT4.0 ( SP 6 ), ME, 2000, XP
MacOS X : under development
Linux : February 2003

> Audio Formats

WAV format
Sun audio format
VOX format
Sample coding : PCM, A-law, U-law, ADPCM

Features

Benefits

Natural Quality Speech Synthesis	Ensures a high level of acceptance by the customer
Low Requirements Scalability	Allows the running of 30 channels on one CPU. BrightSpeech is suited for applications ranging from 1 to several hundreds channels.
Personalization	Build applications speaking with your favorite voice ( 3 to 4 Month )
Integrated text pre-processing	Accurate text reading
Compression of speech fonts	Natural Quality of Speech Synthesis as small as 20 Mbytes
Unlimited Vocabulary	BrightSpeech is able to pronounce any word
User Dictionary	Accurate pronunciation of foreign/specific words and acronyms.

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