software speech for speakup

[Gregory Nowak]

Yes, but there is a limit to how much power the usb port can supply to a device. 
The more devices connect, the less power each gets if it isn't self-powered. Although, people don't usually use more then two devices at a time unless they have a hub of course.
Greg


On Fri, May 18, 2001 at 07:58:29AM -0600, Stephen Dawes wrote:
> As a laptop user, I to like the idea of a PCMCIA card, but think that Kirk's
> idea of a synth that fits into a USB module might be more practical and
> flexible.  I don't know of a way of connecting a PCMCIA device to a desk
> top, but know that current laptops support USB.  This would allow for
> someone to use the same device in more then one settings.  At home on their
> desktop, and with their laptop when travelling, or, just to put in their
> pocket to use both at work and home on desktops.
> 
> Kirk, what kind of speech could you expect out of such a one chip does all
> approach?  Secondly, correct me if I am wrong here, but can you not draw
> your power from the USB port, and thus eliminating the need for the balky
> power sources that currently drive speech synths?
> 
> 
> 
> Stephen Dawes B.A. B.Sc.
> Web Business Office, The City of Calgary
> PHONE:  (403) 268-5527. FAX: (403) 268-6423
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> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca
> > [mailto:speakup-admin at braille.uwo.ca]On Behalf Of Kirk Wood
> > Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 4:54 PM
> > To: speakup at braille.uwo.ca
> > Subject: Re: software speech for speakup
> >
> >
> > The whole thing is that a synth could be built on a single chip fitting
> > into the modular plug that is typically found on a USB cable. Or, it could
> > be placed in small box along with volume controls. The catch would be to
> > forego the power (and space) hungry speaker.
> >
> > The PCMCIA synth sounds like a great idea also. In fact, my mind jumps to
> > enabling said device (and drivers) such that speech is started when it is
> > inserted. Then you can later shut down the speech output and remove the
> > device. Both of these technologies support hot swap. I don't have much
> > experiance with them in Linux, but in Windows a program can be launched on
> > insert. I would think Linux could support such as well.
> >
> > If the technology was there, preasure could be exerted to make the server
> > room accessible to the blind.
> >
> > =======
> > Kirk Wood
> > Cpt.Kirk at 1tree.net
> >
> > Nothing is hard if you know the answer or are used to doing it.
> >
> >
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