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How is Stephen Hawking able to talk using a computer?
Before the operation, my speech had been getting more slurred, so that only a few people who knew me well, could understand me. But at least I could communicate. I wrote scientific papers by dictating to a secretary, and I gave seminars through an interpreter, who repeated my words more clearly. However, the tracheotomy operation removed my ability to speak altogether. For a time, the only way I could communicate was to spell out words letter by letter, by raising my eyebrows when someone pointed to the right letter on a spelling card. It is pretty difficult to carry on a conversation like that, let alone write a scientific paper. However, a computer expert in California, called Walt Woltosz, heard of my plight. He sent me a computer program he had written, called Equalizer. This allowed me to select words from a series of menus on the screen, by pressing a switch in my hand. The program could also be controlled by a switch, operated by head or eye movement. When I have built up what I want to say, I can send it to a speech synthesizer. At first, I just ran the Equalizer program on a desk top computer.However David Mason, of Cambridge Adaptive Communication, fitted a small portable computer and a speech synthesizer to my wheel chair. This system allowed me to communicate much better than I could before. I can manage up to 15 words a minute. I can either speak what I have written, or save it to disk. I can then print it out, or call it back and speak it sentence by sentence. Using this system, I have written a book, and dozens of scientific papers. I have also given many scientific and popular talks. They have all been well received. I think that is in a large part due to the quality of the speech synthesiser, which is made by Speech Plus. One's voice is very important. If you have a slurred voice, people are likely to treat you as mentally deficient: Does he take sugar? This synthesiser is by far the best I have heard, because it varies the intonation, and doesn't speak like a Dalek. The only trouble is that it gives me an American accent"... Direct quote from Stephen Hawking's website
What Is A Note Card?
A note card is a small piece of paper typically used to jot down short pieces of information or reminders. They are commonly used for studying, public speaking, or organizing thoughts in a concise manner. Note cards often contain key points or key words to help the person remember larger concepts.
What is absent card?
An absent card typically refers to a credit or debit card that is missing or not in possession of the cardholder. It's important to report a lost or stolen card to the card issuer immediately to prevent unauthorized charges.
Does card key use magnetic force?
The ones in hotels and motels do. They are basically the same magnetic stripe card as a credit or debit card.
When was The Expert at the Card Table created?
The Expert at the Card Table was created in 1995.
What is a birthday card?
A birthday card is a greeting card given to someone to celebrate his or her birthday.
When do you give a birthday card?
On someone's birthday.
How old have you to be to receive a birthday card from the queen of England?
you have to be 100 to receive a birthday card from the queen
Should you send a thank you card to send to someone who sends you a birthday card?
You do not need to send a thank you card for a birthday or holiday card; however, you should send that person a birthday card on HIS/HER next birthday. Holiday cards should be reciprocated as appropriate. Just thank them when you receive the gift or by phone
When to send a birthday card?
A week before their birthday.
What would you write in a birthday card?
Happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do you label parts of speech in this sentence mother gave me a card for my birthday?
"Mother gave me a card for my birthday."*Bold = Noun/Pronoun*Italics = Verb*Normal = Preprosition"Mother gave me a card for my birthday."*Italics = Subject*Normal = Predicate
What can you write on a 50th birthday card?
There are many things you can write on a 50th birthday card including Happy Birthday. You can also wish them a good day.
Hallmark 100 year old birthday card?
what to write on a birthday card to someone who is 100 years old.
What does a birthday card have that is pink?
anything. but depends what card it is for . cards that is pink is mostly ( get well soon ,happy birthday )
What is the Postage please for birthday card from UK to Philippines?
Using an average birthday card size and weight, about $2.30.
What should you write in your girlfriends birthday card?
Happy birthday?
