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Re: Text to Speech software



One of my problems with the recorded voice option is that the database with audio files is so large, that it won't fit onto a 1.44MB floppy disk.  And the way 3.12.x works is that all database diskettes are the same whether they are VIBS Ballot Stations or Regular AV-TS Ballot Stations.  So if you use only one VIBS unit, you end up having to use 120MB Imation Super Diskettes for every Ballot Station (which between $11 to $15 each).  This situation happened in El Paso, TX in their March primary.
 
The concept was to have the same image on any diskette so it didn't matter what machine you plugged it into (VIBS of non-VIBS).  Great concept but your database disks cost 10 to 20 times more than they should.
 
I don't know if test-to-speech can improve the situation or make it worse.  I have three suggestions:
  1. keep databases below 1.44MB even with audio files,
  2. split VIBS and non-VIBS so you can have databases with and without audio files(i.e., non-VIBS use 1.44MB floppies and VIBS use 120MB Super Disks),
  3. Up the cost to the customer to purchase Imation Super Diskettes for every machine, plus spares. Also to accumulate results, you'll need to add an Imation Super Disk Drive to your PollBook computer.
Any other suggestions?
 
Ian
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: Text to Speech software

I think you may be misinterpreting Mike's message.  The new one doesn't have text to speech, it's better in that its completely recorded voice.  If your demonstrating anything, you want the new recorded voice option. (my two cents)
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Dix
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 7:29 AM
Subject: RE: Text to Speech software

If those are my options, then old VIBS.

 

Larry J. Dix

Global Election Systems

(972)-542-6000

 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-support@gesn.com [mailto:owner-support@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Mike Brown
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 9:28 AM
To: support@gesn.com
Subject: RE: Text to Speech software

 

Can you specify, old VIBS or new VIBS.  The new VIBS does not have Text To Speech.

mike

 

Mike Brown

1611 Wilmeth Road

McKinney, TX 75069-8250

972.542.6000

800.433.8683

 

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-support@gesn.com [mailto:owner-support@gesn.com]On Behalf Of Larry Dix
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 9:17 AM
To: Support@gesn.com
Subject: Text to Speech software

 

What Text to Speech software are were using for VIBS?

 

Larry J. Dix

Global Election Systems

(972)-542-6000