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* UNREGISTERED COPY * SW-TALK.DOC
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║ ║
║ SW-TALK (THE VOICE LIBRARY) ║
║ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ║
║ ║
║ VERSION 2.0 C.S.S. Inc. ║
║ COPYRIGHT 3005 GLENMORE AVE. ║
║ 1990, 1991 BALTI., MD 21214 ║
║ CREATIVE SOFTWARE SOUNDS Inc. Orlando Dare ║
║ CompuServe [70461,3520] ║
║ (301) 665-0193 ║
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║ ║
║ ║
║ Table of Contents ║
║ ----------------- ║
║ ║
║ I. Introduction ║
║ ║
║ II. Files on this Disk ║
║ ║
║ III. How to Run THE DEMO/TUTORIAL PROGRAM ║
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║ IV. Errors/Problems ║
║ ║
║ V. How to use THE VOICE LIBRARY ║
║ ║
║ VI. Other Products ║
║ ║
║ VII. Shareware Distribution ║
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║ VIII. How to register ║
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I. Introduction
---------------
THE VOICE LIBRARY is a new product designed to be used by shareware
authors. This is the first packages that enable you to reproduce
real human speech thru the PC speaker and add them to your programs.
This disk contains several words and phrases that can be used to jazz
up your programs and help increase your registrations.
To increase your registrations you can say "PLEASE REGISTER YOUR
SHAREWARE, WHAT YOU HAVE IS A UNREGISTERED COPY FOR EVALUATION ONLY,
THIS IS NOT FREE SOFTWARE, PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT" and
much more. You can also use this package to welcome the user to your
program and instruct the user on how to use your program. You select
which words you would like to use from the speech library list and
copy them to your program disk with the file SW-TALK.EXE.
This product is VEARY EASY TO USE. SW-TALK can be execuated by using
batch files (Refer to: EXAMPLE.BAT) or added to your programs (Refer
to: EXAMPLE.BAS). If your compiler supports the SHELL or DOS_CALL
command or a simular command, then you can add speech anywhere in your
program. All of the popular compliers allow you to access dos.
Also included on this disk is a PCX display program. The PCX display
program can be used to display hi-resolution graphic pictures on the
EGA/VGA monitor. you can use this to display your program introduction
screen or You can use this to create a talking slideshow !!!!!!!!!!.
If you use this product with your programs, please support the shareware
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
concept and send in your registration. THIS PACKAGE COST ONLY $ 25.00
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This package has helped several authors increase their registrations
and I know it will help you increase yours.
II. Files on this Disks
-----------------------
Below is a list of the files that should be on this distribution disk:
RUNME.BAT This is a main demo program. Run this program the
first time you use this package.
TUTOR.BAT This is a tutorial program that will show you how
to use the speech library.
SW-TALK.EXE This is the main voice output program. This file
should be executed to have the computer say
words. EXAMPLE: SW-TALK hi welcome
DISPLAY.EXE This is the PCX display program. This file should
be executed to display PCX pictures on your
monitor. This program will run much faster from
your hard drive. EXAMPLE: DISPLAY introsw.pcx
ALLWORDS.BAT This is a batch file that will say all of the words
that are contained on this disk.
INTRO.BAT This is a batch file that will display the
introsw.pcx file and say the intro words.
PHONE.BAT This is a batch file that will make the computer
sound like a phone ringing.
PRINTDOC.BAT This will print all of the document files.
INTROSW.PCX This is the PCX graphic picture for shareware talk.
SW-TALK.DOC This document file. To print this document
type: "print SW-TALK.doc"
README.DOC A introduction document to THE VOICE LIBRARY.
ORDER.FRM Order form for THE VOICE LIBRARY.
EXAMPLE.BAT A batch file example you can use.
EXAMPLE.BAS A basic file example you can try. This file will
run on basic versions that support the SHELL
command. GWBASIC, QBASIC, BASICA support the
shell command.
SPEECH LIBRARY FILES on this disk
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TYPE IN TO SAY THESE WORDS EXAMPLE: TO SAY "GOOD AFTERNOON"
------- ------------------ TYPE IN: SW-TALK AFTERNOON
AFTERNOON GOOD AFTERNOON
ALARM ALARM
AND AND
ANYKEY PRESS ANY KEY TO
BACKUP PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP COPY OF THIS DISK
COMEAGAIN COME AGAIN
CONTINUE PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE
CONTROLC CONTROL C
DEMO DEMONSTRATION
ENTER PRESS ENTER TO
ESC PRESS ESCAPE TO
EVALUATION WHAT YOU HAVE IS A UNREGISTERED COPY, FOR EVALUATION ONLY
EXIT EXIT
FILENOT FILE NOT FOUND
FORHELP FOR HELP
FORUSING FOR USING OUR
FORVISIT FOR VISITING
GOODBYE GOODBYE
HELLO HELLO
HI HI
IFYOU IF YOU CONTINUE TO USE THIS PROGRAM
INTROSW INTRODUCTION TO THE SW-TALK PACKAGE
MAYIHELP MAY I HELP YOU
MENU PLEASE ENTER A MENU ITEM
MORNING GOOD MORNING
NAME PLEASE ENTER YOUR NAME
NOTFREE THIS IS NOT FREE SOFTWARE
PASSWORD PLEASE ENTER YOUR PASSWORD
* PAUSE THIS WILL DELAY THE SPEECH OUTPUT FOR 0.5 SECONDS (use this
to make your speech sound more proper).
PHONERING THIS IS THE SOUND OF A PHONE RINGING
PLEASE PLEASE
PRESS PRESS
PRESSF1 PRESS F1 FOR
PRODUCT PRODUCT
QUIT QUIT
RECEIVE WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL RECEIVE
REDO PLEASE REDO
REGISTER PLEASE REGISTER YOUR SHAREWARE
REGFEMALE PLEASE REGISTER YOUR SHAREWARE (FEMALE VOICE)
RETRY PLEASE RE-TRY
SW-IS SHAREWARE IS A MARKETING METHOD THAT PROGRAMMERS USE
TO SELL THEIR PRODUCTS.
SUPPORT PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT
THANKYOU THANK YOU
THATIT THAT'S IT
TO TO
TOPQUALITY A TOP QUALITY PACKAGE
TRYBEFORE SHAREWARE MEANS, TRY BEFORE YOU BUY
WARNING WARNING
WAYTOGO WAY TO GO
WELCOME WELCOME EXAMPLE: TO SAY "WOW - WAY TO GO"
WELTOOUR WELCOME TO OUR TYPE IN: SW-TALK WOW WAYTOGO
WOW WOW
YESORNO PLEASE ENTER YES OR NO
YOUGOTIT YOU GOT IT
IF YOU CAN THINK OF OTHER WORDS OR PHRASES THAT SHOULD BE ADDED TO THIS
LIBRARY, PLEASE SEND ME A LETTER - THANKS.
**** PLEASE REGISTER YOUR SHAREWARE ****
III. How to Run THE DEMO/TUTORIAL PROGRAM
-----------------------------------------
We recommend that you run this package from your HARD DRIVE.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: 512K of memory, any graphic monitor
(EGA/VGA NEEDED for PCX display).
If you have a FLOPPY based system, insert the disk into the A
drive, then log onto the A drive, by typing in:
A:
Then to start the program, type in :
RUNME
If you have a HARD DRIVE system, insert the disk into your A
drive, then make a subdirector on your hard drive, by typing in:
C:
MD\ SW-TALK
Then log onto the SW-TALK subdirector, by typing in:
CD\ SW-TALK
Then copy all the files on this disk to the SW-TALK subdirector
on your hard drive, by typing in:
COPY A:*.*
Then to start the program, type in :
RUNME
IV. ERRORS/PROBLEMS
--------------------
REMOVE ALL TSR PROGRAMS AND HAVE 256K OF FREE MEMORY AVAILABLE
BEFORE RUNNING THIS PROGRAM.
If the sound output is distorted or muffled or slow - this usually
reflects that a TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) program is running.
Remove all TSR programs before running SW-TALK.
If you have a problem displaying the INTROSW.PCX file - this may be
caused by not having a EGA or VGA graphic display adapter.
If the PCX display is distorted - this may be caused by displaying a pcx
file that is not compatable with EGA graphics (640 x 350, 16 colors).
If you have a problem with the pc locking up - this maybe caused by not
having enough memory available in your system (256K is needed) or the
file size in your config.sys file is to small. Try increasing your file
size and removing all tsr programs.
If the speech output is not loud enough - this is usually caused by a
inexpensive PC that has a ceramic speaker built on to the mother board.
There is no cure for this problem (your PC is not 100% IBM compatible).
If you have any problems other then the ones listed above, please call
us or send us a letter, with the error information. This will enable us
to correct the error(s). THANKS........
Error 257 and 258 - means you have not typed the speech file name
correctly or the speech file is not in the same
directory or disk as SW-TALK.EXE.
V. HOW TO USE THE VOICE LIBRARY
-------------------------------
The Voice and graphics commands listed below can be executed from dos
(C>) or added to your batch files (autoexec.bat) or added to your
programs (thru the use of the SHELL or DOS CALL commands).
FIRST, log onto the SW-TALK subdirector, by typing in:
CD\ SW-TALK
Then to say a single word, type in:
SW-TALK WELCOME Will say: WELCOME
To say multiple words, type in:
SW-TALK CONTINUE Will say: PRESS ANY KEY TO
CONTINUE
or
SW-TALK PRESSF1 FORHELP Will say: PRESS F1 FOR HELP
or
SW-TALK ESC EXIT Will say: PRESS ESC TO EXIT
or
SW-TALK AFTERNOON STORE MAYIHELP Will say: GOOD AFTERNOON WELCOME
TO OUR STORE MAY I
or HELP YOU
SW-TALK HI WELTOOUR DEMO PAUSE MENU Will say: HI WELCOME TO OUR
DEMONSTRATION
(0.5 SECOND PAUSE)
PLEASE ENTER A MENU
ITEM
HOW TO ADD SPEECH TO YOUR PROGRAM
---------------------------------
After you have chosen which words you would like to add to your program,
copy SW-TALK.EXE and the speech library files you have chosen to your
distribution disk or program subdirectory.
Refer to the two examples on this disk:
You can use EXAMPLE.BAT to give your program a more professional look,
just fill in the blanks and use it. It will help increase registations.
EXAMPLE.BAS shows how to access SW-TALK.EXE from within BASIC. You can
access SW-TALK.EXE by using the SHELL, DOS_CALL or simular types of
commands which allow your compiler to access DOS. This example should
run on GWBASIC, BASICA and QUICK BASIC.
For more information on BATCH files and BASIC programming refer to your
DOS manual.
THERE ARE ALL SORTS OF COMBINATIONS THAT CAN BE USED TO COMBINE THESE
WORD AND PHRASES (BE CREATIVE).
Using the PXC display program
-----------------------------
The PCX display program can be used to display any picture that is
compatible with the EGA display adapter (ALL VGA systems are
compatible). You can display any picture that is equal-to or less
then 640 x 350 pixels in size and 16 colors or less.
To display a PCX picture, type in:
DISPLAY filename.PCX (this disk contains a sample file
called INTROSW.PCX)
You can create a PCX picture file in just about any paint program
(PC Paintbrush, Deluxe Paint, etc.). With a paint program you can
capture screens or use a scanner to scan images, to use with the VOICE
LIBRARY, to Create your own TALKING SLIDESHOW.
I recommend that you try creating a fancy intro. screen for your program
and add some speech (HELLO WELCOME). This will give your program a very
professional look and feel. (refer to INTROSW.BAT)
The DISPLAY command should only be used in batch files, I have not
tested it with all of the compilers and display adaptors available.
VI. Other Products
------------------
When you register your software we will send you a updated list of
other products available thru C.S.S. Inc..
C.S.S. can record your voice, just send us a audio cassette with
your recording and we will digitize if for you. The cost for this
process is only $ 20.00 per sentences/phrase.
If you would like to add a few phrases with the same male voice or
female voice that is used in this package, just send us a list of the
of phrases and we will create the speech files for you. This cost for
this process is only $ 20.00 per phrase.
PC-TALK (THE VOICE LIBRARY)
---------------------------
The VOICE LIBRARY is a NEW product for business and personal
applications. The library consist of words and phrases the can be
used in all sorts of possibilities. There is no special hardware need
to run the VOICE LIBRARY (works thru the PC speaker). The voice
commands can be put in any batch file (*.bat) and added to your
computer. This package is very easy to use, you simply need to
type PC-TALK at the dos prompt, followed by the words you would
like to say (example: to say happy birthday, type in "PC-TALK happy
birthday"). Also included in this package is a PCX display program
that can be used to display pcx pictures. This will give you a
TALKING SLIDE SHOW capability. (This is a 3 disk set with over
1,000,000 bytes of SPEECH, MUSIC and SOUND EFFECTS For only $29.50)
This package is designed for the entry level computer user.
ALPHABET and WORDS
------------------
ABC-TALK is a NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM with real human speech that
teaches children how to talk, learn the alphabet, read, spell and
work with a computer. ABC-TALK will teach young children to say
early words (hi, mama, dada, I love you, drink, please, thank you,
up, bye, etc.) and how to interact with a computer. For older
children, ABC-TALK will teach them to say and understand the
alphabet, how to find letters on the keyboard, how to recognize
the letters in words and how to spell words. Also included is the
ABC SONG and EASY DRAW for the child's creativity. The voice output
will work with any IBM PC compatible and any graphic monitor. This
program will give children great encouragement to learn. When a
question is answered correctly, ABC-TALK will say positive words (way
to go, great, excellent, etc.). The hi-resolution graphics are
designed to bring out the childs creativity by using kaleidoscopes
and collages (the child will recognize various objects , letters
and words hidden in the graphics). (For only $ 24.50)
NUMBERS and COUNTING
--------------------
123-TALK is designed for children 2-7 years old. This program will
teach your child how to say numbers, recognize numbers on the keyboard,
and remember their phone number. After you child learns basic numbers,
123-TALK will teach your child how to count balloons, addition and
subtraction. Also includes in this package is easy draw II and the
123 song. This is one of our best selling packages. (For only $ 25.00)
OTHER PRODUCTS WITH TALKING TEACHER
-----------------------------------
COLORS and SHAPES - Designed for children 1-6 years old.
(cost only $19.50)
ADDITION and SUBTRACTION - Designed for children 4-9 years old.
(cost only $24.50)
MULTIPLICATION and DIVISION - Designed for children 7-11 years old.
(cost only $24.50)
WORD GAMES GRADE 1-3 - Designed for children 6-9 years old.
(cost only $29.50)
WORD GAMES GRADE 4-6 - Designed for children 9-12 years old.
(cost only $29.50)
EARLY SPANISH - Designed for children 4-12 years old.
(cost only $29.50)
SHOW TALK (THE SHOW STOPPER)
----------------------------
Did you ever see the candid camera show where there is a guy hiding
in the mail box talking to people as they walk by - well that is what
this product is. It is intended to be used to attract people to the
computer (your show booth or retail store), IT'S A REAL HEAD TURNER.
This program will draw fancy collages and about every 30 seconds it
will say catch phrases (in real human speech), to try and catch the
persons attention. Some of the phrases are: HELLO HELLO IS THERE ANYONE
OUT THERE, HEY THERE GOOD LOOKING (FEMALE VOICE), HEY YOU OVER THERE,
COME ON OVER HERE, PLEASE GET ME OUT OF HERE, TRY PRESSING A KEY and
many more. When the person presses a keyboard key, SHOW TALK will say
a joke or sing a song or play name that tune. This is a great CUSTOMER
CATCHER for your next show. You can also use this in a retail store or
to play jokes on your friends. (For only $ 15.00)
GOTCHA !!
---------
GOTCHA is a NEW ARCADE ACTION/STRATEGY GRAPHIC GAME. This game
is CHALLENGING, very ADDICTIVE and lots of FUN. GOTCHA has high
speed Nintendo style graphics, arcade sound effects and voice output,
multiple skill levels and VGA graphic support. The object of the game
is to move your sphere on the playing grid in such a way that you
outlast and/or entrap the computer's sphere. The computer uses
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE based decision making to move it's sphere.
There are four rounds in this version, each round is more difficult
to beat and use different tactics to entrap your sphere. When you
complete all four rounds, a wild graphic screen will entertain you.
We feel this game is a new and exciting interactive graphic game.
First there was PAC-MAN, then there was TETRIS, now there is GOTCHA !!.
(cost only $14.50)
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JOKE TALK
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JOKE TALK is a new type of HUMOR program with real human speech that
will say several jokes. Some of the nifty funnies are : computer jokes,
phone rings, greetings, on-liners and the CANDID CAMERA SHOW. This
product will give you hours of entertainment and is suitable for
playing practical jokes on your friends. (cost only $20.00)
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VI. Shareware Distribution
--------------------------
Shareware is a growing concept for now and the future. This gives
YOU the chance to freely obtain and try out this software to see if it
fits your needs. Shareware means that you try it, and if you like it,
you should BUY it...........
If you continue to use this Shareware program, after trying it out,
you are expected to register your copy with C.S.S. Inc. and pay the
registration fee. When you register you can use this package with your
programs and we will provide you with technical support.
Please support the Shareware concept. This will enable us to
continue to support our products and create new and exciting SPEECH
programs. Considering the price of a comparable commercial software
package, it's obvious that Shareware is a good deal for everyone.
There are real advantages to the Shareware system. You get to try
out software to make sure it's compatible with your system and that it
fits your needs before you "buy" it. C.S.S. Inc. saves the expense of
advertising, packaging and distribution and passes the savings on to you.
Plus, We are much more accessible than commercial software sources, so
your questions and suggestions are much more likely to be responded to.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's
commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes finding software
easier, because you can try before you buy. Shareware has the ultimate
money-back guarantee- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.
And if you use the product you should pay for it.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
----------------------
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL SUCH
WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. NEITHER C.S.S.
Inc. PRODUCTS NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION,
PRODUCTION, OR DELIVERY OF THIS SOFTWARE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH SOFTWARE . THIS DISCLAIMER SHALL BE GOVERNED
BY THE LAWS OF MARYLAND.
Shareware Dealers
-----------------
If you are a Shareware dealer/dist. and plan on adding this program
to your library, please send us a letter so we can add you company to
our database. This will allow us to send you any updates to this
program and all future Shareware products that we develope.
Distribution restriction
------------------------
The files and programs on this disk may not modified or deleted.
Disk vendors, those who sell Shareware for a profit shall not
charge more then $10.00 per disk.
The programs cannot be sold as part of some other package, without
written permission from C.S.S. Inc..
The distribution disk cannot contain any other programs. If you plan
on adding this program to a CD-ROM package, please write us for approval.
When distributed via a modem link all files must be transferred
in a archive format. We recommend that you use the ZIP or ARC format.
VII. How to Register
---------------------
To Register SW-TALK (THE VOICE LIBRARY) please send $ 25.00 U.S.
dollars to the address below. Make your check or money order payable
to C.S.S. Inc.. OR fill out the order.frm file.
C.S.S. Inc.
Orlando Dare
3005 Glenmore Ave.
Balti., MD 21214
If you have any comments or suggestions, please send us a letter or
reach me on CompuServe [70461,3520].
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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