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Tts 06 Module

Technical aspects about TTS.

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Users′ Guide

TTS-06
Speech
Synthesizer
Module
OVERVIEW
TextSpeak™ text synthesis modules speak directly with
ASCII input

TextSpeak Text-To-Speech processor converts ASCII text to a


natural, voice with unlimited vocabulary. It is the first board level
solution that generates speech directly from UART serial and
RS-232 input

 Unlimited vocabulary, American English and Spanish voices


 Flexible input options for fast design-in
 Multiple macros available for non-volatile storage of text phrases
 Low voltage, low power and auto-power down
 Priced for cost sensitive applications
 Small footprint, 1" x 2", with standard .1" header

"I can
talk!"
ASCII DSP 16 CORE
TEXT

RS232
CONTROL & GAIN
and DECODE
UART
Macro
Storage

APPLICATIONS
 Assisted speech aid
 Alarm and security
 Learning and language tool
 Robots
 Machine and control interfaces
 Sight impaired text confirmation
 Streaming text reader

Other Applications include:


Wireless audio transmitters and information systems, Email/SMS
Readers, GPS/Navigation Systems, Warning systems, Machine
accessories, Hobby and experiment, Smart Pagers, Products for
visually, speech and mobility impaired individuals.
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
J1 Pin1 1.8"

RESERVED Audio Out


+5 vdc GND
GND Speaker +
GP-IO3 Speaker -
GP-IO2 RS232-TX
n/c RX232-RX
n/c GP-IO1 Version shown
n/c n/c TTS-06-B
Released 1-11

PIN Signal Description


J1-1 Reserved Test pin, do not connect

+5 vdc Power input (100ma w/o speaker or 500 ma for


J1-2 5 DC
speaker power)
J1-3 GND System ground

J1-4 GP-IO2 General Purpose I/O (default condition is logic LOW)


Default condition is logic LOW. Pin is HIGH during
J1-5 BUSY
speech generation.
J1-6 Reserved

J1-7 Reserved

J1-8 Reserved

J2-1 Audio Out Speech output nominal 1v p-p into 10K. Recommended
setting is –6 db refer to Single Character Commands

J2-2 GND System ground

J2-3 Speaker + + Speaker Output 800 mw max (8ohm)


Do not ground this pin, connect ONLY to speaker lead

J2-4 Speaker - - Speaker Output 800 mw max (8ohm)


Do not ground this pin, connect ONLY to speaker lead

J2-5 RS232-TX Serial status output text 9600 kbs default

J2-6 RS232-RX Serial ASCII text input 9600 kbs default

J2-7 GP-IO1 General Purpose I/O (OEM specified)

J2-8 Reserved
LED DISPLAY
 On continuous Normal Operation
 Flashing quickly Synthesizing Speech (Active)

STREAMING TEXT VIA RS-232


Text may be continuously sent to the TTS-06 using SOFTWARE (ctrl
q/s) RS-232 handshaking (flow control).

IMPORTANT: Use lowercase or sentence case for normal speech


(To spell letters directly, separate by spaces, such as A B C or I B M)

The last character in a text message MUST be an ASCII 13 to trigger


an end of text sequence!

LOW LEVEL COMMANDS


Commands MUST be capital letters and entered in a single line
<CR> BTcmd <CR>

BT OK

Setup Voice and Language Press E for English/Spanish


BTS language toggle. Press V for Male/Female voice toggle. Press
“S” to save the changed configuration
Restore non-volatile memory to factory default
BTE
(confirm at prompt with second "E" and <CR>)

BTI Product ID revision

Enter default OEM data, spoken on power-up. 10 character


BT0
maximum

BTZ Warm Reset

RS-232 Speed change x= 1,2,3,4 (for 300,1200,2400 and


9600 bps rates respectively). Speed change will occur
immediately after the <CR> For added security, speed
BTx
changes are not stored in non-volatile memory unless BTW is
entered. After a BTW the module MUST be contacted at the
new baud rate.
Write current baud rate speed configuration to non-volatile
BTW
memory. Must be entered at current baud rate.
SINGLE CHARACTER CONTROLS
<CR> is the convention for Enter, Carriage Return (ASCII 13, 0xD)
Single Character Controls must be uses within <CR> pairs; example <CR> ( <CR>

Volume Down 1 Step (3 dB step, 3 steps +9 db)


( 0x28
Default Volume is set to 0 dB

Volume Up 1 Step (3 dB step, 3 steps –9 db)


) 0x29
Default Volume is set to 0 dB

| 0x7C Increase speech pacing speed 1 step

} 0x7D Slow speech pacing speed 1 step

Sentence mode (Default). Start the speech when


% 0x25
ASCII 13d <Enter> is processed.
Letter Mode. Start the speech after every
& 0x26
character. Cancelled with % or ASCII 13d
Repeat last phrase.
/ 0x2F
May be cascaded for multiple repeats

esc n/a Cancel current action

<CR> and Period will commence a phrase session in all modes


Space will commence a session in Word Mode Only (enabled by “~”)

LANGUAGE AND VOICE GENDER SETUP

The TS-06 is capable of supporting 2 voice styles as well as English


and Spanish languages. Selecting these may be made by entering a
special “Setup Mode”

The ‘BTS’ command sequence enables “Setup Mode”

Press “E” to alternate language between English and Spanish.


(For Spanish, the “ñ” key is mapped at the English “;” key)

Press “V” to alternate voices between Female and Male.

Press “F” to restore all original factory volume and voice settings.

Press “S” to save settings. This stores the current voice and language
setting in memory. The current selection of volume and speech rate
will also be saved and used as the new power up default setting.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Information online www.textspeak.com
Email tsupport@textspeak.com
Telephone +1 (203)-557-0222 M-F 9-5

APPENDIX A
TTS-06 optional mini-motherboard provides all the
connections for test and evaluation of your TTS-06
module.

Features include:

 5 vdc power connection


 Direct speaker drive on header
 Line Out 3.5 mm jack
 RS-232 connection on DB-9 female
connector

5 VDC Speaker Line


+ - Out Out

J1
Pin1

RS-232
###

Digital Acoustics Corporation 1 Compobeach Road, Westport, CT 06880 U.S.A.


This document may contain advance information. Contact factory for technical specification before product
design and/or use. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Digital Acoustics' product
designs are packaged by leading manufacturers around the world. Digital Acoustics® is a registered trademark.
© 2011 Digital Acoustics Corporation (D0100604-b106d)

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