Advertisement for Votrax Type 'N Talk Text to Speech Synthesizer, 1982, "I've Been Dying to Say Something and Now I Can!"

THF131124 / Advertisement for Votrax Type 'N Talk Text to Speech Synthesizer, 1982, "I've Been Dying to Say Something and Now I Can!"

Artifact Overview

Artifact

Date Made

1982

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2016.89.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Kristen Gallerneaux.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 10.875 in
Width: 8.25 in

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Artifact
Votrax Model 100, Type 'N Talk Text to Speech Synthesizer, 1981
This text-to-speech synthesizer recreates the sounds of the human voice. Inventor Richard T. Gagnon created the Votrax to support his own failing vision. It could be used by the blind as a computer screen reader, or a speaking device for people with vocal cord paralysis. The Votrax shaped individual units of speech, allowing unlimited range and smoothness capable of conveying emotion.