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Voice-synthesizer responsive to panel display message

  • US 6,182,040 B1
  • Filed: 05/21/1998
  • Issued: 01/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A voice-synthesizer system for selectively articulating messages displayed on a matrix-type message display, comprising:

  • a matrix-type visual display for displaying messages in alpha-numeric character form in response to matrix drive signals provided on drive signal paths;

    a voice synthesizer for articulating words;

    control means connected to selected signal paths of said drive signal paths for capturing drive signals unique to a particular message being displayed on said display; and

    look-up table means storing word entries in uniquely addressable parts thereof;

    wherein said control means selects word entries from said look-up table means based on said captured drive signals and outputs said word entries via said voice synthesizer as audible words.

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