[Nfbj] Fw: Melingo's Kolan TTS program

Tue Jan 26 02:16:25 UTC 2010

It's great to hear from Nachman again.  You're right.  If anyone knows about 
Hebrew software programs, Nachman does.  Judith
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David R Stayer" <davidandloristayer at verizon.net>
To: "NFB judaism" <nfbj at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 8:08 PM
Subject: [Nfbj] Fw: Melingo's Kolan TTS program


> This is from someone who should know.
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "N. Lehman" <nachum at computersciences.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 7:36 PM
> To: "'David R Stayer'" <davidandloristayer at verizon.net>
> Subject: RE: [Nfbj] Melingo's Kolan TTS program
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Melingo is the engine used in the tasher Gash program which Michael Levy
>> bought about 8 years ago.  At the time, it was not worth much.  There are
>> many factors here.  If it's to be used to read things in the real Hebrew
>> language, my understanding is that it does a pretty good job.  If I 
>> recall
>> correctly, the price tag doesn't fit on a normal size tag.  If it's to be
>> used with learning materials, it's not going to work because of the 
>> Aramaic
>> and even different type of Hebrew.
>>
>>
>> I know they are making big strides so it always pays to ask for a sample.
>> They'll send you anything you ask for to be tts'd.  I can never imagine 
>> them
>> being able to read a gemara for instance.  Please send regards to Lauren.
>> Haven't heard from her in a while.  I hope she's doing well.
>>
>> nachum
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: David R Stayer [mailto:davidandloristayer at verizon.net]
>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 7:31 PM
>> To: Chumash
>> Subject: Fw: [Nfbj] Melingo's Kolan TTS program
>>
>> Let me know what you think.  Could this be helpful with a screen reader?
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Lauren Tuchman" <ltuchman1 at comcast.net>
>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 6:06 PM
>> To: "NFB in Judaism" <nfbj at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbj] Melingo's Kolan TTS program
>>
>>> Hi David and Judith,
>>>
>>> It appears to be a SAPI synthetic voice which can be used in conjunction
>>> with JAWS or another screen reader so that Hebrew text on web pages, in
>>> documents, ETC. is read aloud. The web address is:
>>> www.melingo.com/kolan_ab.htm
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "David R Stayer" <davidandloristayer at verizon.net>
>>> To: "NFB in Judaism" <nfbj at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 3:34 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbj] Melingo's Kolan TTS program
>>>
>>>
>>>> It sounds like a Hebrew speaking speech program.
>>>>
>>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>>> From: "Judith Bron" <jbron at optonline.net>
>>>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 2:49 PM
>>>> To: "NFB in Judaism" <nfbj at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Nfbj] Melingo's Kolan TTS program
>>>>
>>>>> Is this a site on the web?  Never heard it before, but I've never been
>>>>> good at languages.  Give me a web address or something so I can check 
>>>>> it
>>
>>>>> out. Judith
>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>>> From: "Lauren Tuchman" <ltuchman1 at comcast.net>
>>>>> To: "NFB in Judaism" <nfbj at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 2:43 PM
>>>>> Subject: [Nfbj] Melingo's Kolan TTS program
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi list,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was just wondering if anyone has ever used Kolan from Melingo? I'm 
>>>>>> in
>>
>>>>>> great need of a Hebrew TTS solution and at first blush this looks
>>>>>> promising. Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lauren
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