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ma2b+@andrew.cmu.edu (Matthew Keith Albright) writes:
: Okay, I would like a project that I am workng on to be able to speak. 
: Like maybe 10 - 20 different 3-4 second messages (In perhaps three
: languages).  What is the easiest (cheapest) way to do this?  My ideas so
: far: 
: 
: The method chosen will have to be able to be interfaced to a
: microcontroller.  So are either of these ideas valid, or is there a
: better way to do this?  Any ideas are welcome.  FYI, I am leaning toward
: idea #2.

	There is a new chip by ISD (Information Storage Devices), the 
ISD 1016, that can store speach for 16 seconds.  There is three versions
of the chip, the 1016, 1012 and 1020.  The last two digits indicate the sampling
time.  The less storage time you have, the highest sound quality you get 
(the 1012 is the best for quality).  You can divide the time in a certain number
of durations.  That way, you can adress the chip to let the 13th "sound cell"
speak.  You can connect several chips in parallel too extent the sampling
time.

	You can contact Steve Stephansen at ISD (408) 428-1400
or Dan Rappaport at Hamilton/Avnet (their reprensentative in Canada)
 						(310) 558-2773
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