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gh's MathSpeak(TM) Finds Its "Voice" With Pittsburgh Speech Synthesis Company
gh's MathSpeak(TM) Finds Its "Voice" With Pittsburgh Speech Synthesis Company
gh LLC has chosen
Cepstral LLC to give its MathSpeak(TM) assistive software technology a
high-quality synthetic voice.
When used in conjunction with a Digital Talking Book -- such as the gh
PLAYER™ -- MathSpeak™ can render mathematics and science both orally and
visually. The software enables print disabled people to assimilate complex
mathematical and scientific formulas and prevents the confusion that arises
from equations that have multiple non-visual variations.
"Ease of listening has been shown to have a huge impact on one's ability to
learn and, therefore, voice quality directly affects the success of our
software as a math and science learning tool," said David Schleppenbach, gh
LLC's founder and CEO. "Cepstral's state-of-the-art Text-To-Speech (TTS)
engine and voice technology helps our MathSpeak™ software talk more like a
real human voice, making it easier to understand and promoting retention of
the material."
Students with print disabilities, the majority of whom are visually
disabled, have struggled for years to gain access to instructional
materials in the fields of science, engineering, mathematics and
technology. Human readers have been necessary to level the educational
playing field for these students, but this strategy has not provided them
with true access. "A spoken math equation that is read aloud can be
interpreted to be one of several different equations," said Schleppenbach.
"With MathML, that ambiguity is removed."
"MathML is an exciting development, from both a social and intellectual
standpoint," said Kevin Lenzo, CEO and co-founder of Cepstral. "Through
our collaboration, the spoken delivery of mathematical formulas and
equations, in a clear, unambiguous form can help people throughout the
world work with advanced mathematical concepts and materials. We're proud
to be designing voices and working with gh in such a rich and rewarding
area."
MathSpeak™ is software technology developed by gh in collaboration with
Purdue University and with support from the Indiana 21st Century Research
and Technology Fund.
About Cepstral LLC
Cepstral LLC is a privately held Pittsburgh, Pa.-based company that
provides speech synthesis technologies and services that enhance the
delivery of information. Cepstral designs, builds and customizes
high-quality synthetic voices that enable natural and clear communication
and can be deployed on handhelds, desktop and server applications. Website:
http://www.cepstral.com
About gh LLC
Founded in 2000, gh LLC ("gh") is a leading assistive technology company
that helps people with visual disabilities access information, whether the
source is a textbook, publication, standardized test, or website. Using a
content-independent media conversion process, the company offers a full
range of accessible media formats and software applications, including
Digital Talking Books, an Accessible Testing System, Braille, and Tactile
Graphics. This process enables people with visual disabilities to improve
their educational experience, become more competitive in the workplace, and
lead more enjoyable lives. Website: http://www.ghbraille.com
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