

   1st May. 1987.
   
   dolphin systems for the disabled limited is a small company which
   specialises in producing (relatively) low cost aids for the disabled.
   Our approach is a modular one, so that the same device (such as the
   MIMIC speech synthesiser) can be used with a range of systems.
   
   We produce the MIMIC portable speech synthesiser and the WINDOW large
   character display, and the software to make them work with both the NEC
   8200/8300 and also with IBM PC compatible computers, including battery
   powered PC compatible machines.  The software has been designed to give
   a visually impaired user access to the standard software which runs on
   the computers.
   
   Included in the price of our systems are a large print manual for our
   software, mains adapter and connecting cables.  With the talking systems
   a manual on tape and a braille summary of the commands available are
   also provided.  The summary/price list at the back of this document
   details just what is sent with each package. In all cases you will have
   to provide your own computer and printer.
   
   All orders should include a money order in US dollars. (We will accept
   orders in pounds sterling from countries outside of the US if required.
   Please send for details.)
   
   dsd will be moving soon, but for now send your orders to:
   
     Paul Blenkhorn,
     17 Fordhouse Road,
     Bromsgrove,
     Worcestershire, B60 2LU,
     England.
   
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                               Talking systems.
   
   There are two talking systems available both of which use the MIMIC text
   to speech synthesiser.  The MIMIC is small and light weighing less than
   2 pounds, can be powered from the mains, PP3 battery or from the built
   in rechargable nicad battery, and also has serial and parallel
   interfaces as standard.
   
   The two systems are:
   
     a.  HAL-8 speech system.
     This includes a MIMIC speech synthesiser and a ROM which fits inside
     either the NEC 8200 or NEC 8300 (you must specify which you have) to
     drive the speech synthesiser.  Also included is the code which will
     allow you to use a Tandy 100 disc drive with your system.  You must
     supply your own NEC 8200/8300, disc drive etc..
   
     This can provide you with a battery powered portable note-taking
     system,  or you may prefer to think of it as a cheap talking word
     processor.
   
     To find your local NEC dealer you may wish to contact:
       NEC Home Electronics USA Inc,
       1255 Michael Drive,
       Wood Dale,
       Illionois,
       60191-1094
   
   
     b.  HAL-16 speech system.
     This includes a MIMIC speech synthesiser, a PC serial cable and the
     HAL-16 speech disc.  This should work on most PC compatible systems
     and provide access to much of the software available.  As the MIMIC
     can be battery powered this system is suitable for use with portable
     PC compatible computers.
   
     HAL-8 and HAL-16 systems cost $384 each.  (If you want both then we
     recommend that you buy HAL-8 and also order the HAL-16 software for an
     extra $128 as both will work with the same MIMIC - see below.)
   
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                             Large print systems.
   
   There are two large print systems available both of which use the
   DOLPHIN WINDOW display.  This is a vacuum flourescent display which has
   16 15mm high characters. In each case it shows the area around where you
   are working on the computer, and can also be used to examine any part of
   the computer screen.
   
   The two systems are:
   
     a.  HAL-8 WINDOW system.
     This includes the WINDOW display, a battery pack, and a ROM which fits
     inside either the NEC 8200 or NEC 8300 (you must specify which you
     have) and will enable them to work with the WINDOW display.  Also
     included is the code which will allow you to use a Tandy 100 disc
     drive with your system.  You must supply your own NEC 8200/8300, disc
     drive etc..
   
     This can provide you with a battery powered portable note-taking
     system, or you may prefer to think of it as a cheap large print word
     processor.
   
     To find your local NEC dealer you may wish to contact:
       NEC Home Electronics USA Inc,
       1255 Michael Drive,
       Wood Dale,
       Illionois,
       60191-1094
   
   
     b.  HAL-16 WINDOW system.
     This includes the WINDOW display and the HAL-16 WINDOW disc.  This
     should work on most PC compatible systems and provide access to much
     of the software available.
   
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            Software available for the IBM PC and suitable clones.
   
   The software below will work on most IBM PC and compatible machines.
   This includes computers such as battery powered portable PCs.
   
   1.  HAL-16 for speech.
     This package has been produced to enable a user to access the
     information on the PC using synthetic speech, using a range of speech
     synthesisers including the DOLPHIN MIMIC synthesiser.  The package
     consists of a single floppy disc which contains the HAL16s.exe
     program.  This is then loaded into the computer and stays in memory
     whilst other programs are run.  The program sends appropriate
     information out to the synthesiser speaking what is typed.  The
     information on the computer screen can also be reviewed using the
     synthetic speech.  Features available include:  user definable boxes
     and markers on the screen, configurability to different synthesisers,
     reading colours/highlighted text, saving configuration to disc,
     configuration for databases and spreadsheets.
   
   2.  HAL-16 for the Window.
     This program is like the HAL-16 for speech except that it works with
     the DOLPHIN WINDOW display and presents information in large print (16
     x 15mm high) instead of with synthetic speech.
   
   3.  Dolphin Braille Translator.
     This program can be used to translate a text document into contracted
     Grade II Standard English (or US) Braille.  The braille will then have
     to be sent to a braille embosser to get it onto paper for reading.
     This disc also includes a reverse translator for braille into print.
   
   4. Dolphin Large Print Program..
     This program enables a user with an EPSON compatible printer to
     produce large print versions of their documents.  This program has
     been to designed to integrate (if required) with the Dolphin Braille
     Translator enabling a braille and large production facility to be set
     up.
   
   All software is $128 per disc.
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                             Summary & Price List
   
   
   HAL-8 speech system ... $384.
     NEC PC-8200 or PC-8300 HAL-8 speech ROM, MIMIC speech synthesiser,
     mains adapter for mimic, splitter cable to use mains adapter with NEC,
     serial cable for NEC-MIMIC, large print and tape manuals for HAL-8,
     braille command summary.
   
   HAL-8 & HAL-16 speech systems ... $512.
     As above but with HAL-16 disc, serial cable for PC to MIMIC, large
     print and tape manuals for HAL-16, braille command summary, PC disc
     includes copies of print and braille manuals.
   
   HAL-16 speech system ... $384.
     MIMIC speech synthesiser, mains adapter for MIMIC, serial cable for PC
     to MIMIC, large print and tape manuals for HAL-16, braille command
     summary, PC disc includes copies of print and braille manuals.
   
   HAL-8 WINDOW system ... $512.
     NEC PC-8200 or PC-8300 HAL-8 WINDOW ROM, WINDOW large character
     display, WINDOW-NEC stand, mains adapter for WINDOW, splitter cable to
     use mains adapter with NEC, serial cable for NEC-WINDOW, large print
     manual for HAL-8.
   
   HAL-8 & HAL-16 WINDOW system ... $630.
     As above but with HAL-16w disc, serial cable for WINDOW to PC, large
     print manual for HAl-16w, PC disc includes copies of print manuals.
   
   HAL-16 WINDOW system ... $512.
     WINDOW large character display, table top stand for WINDOW, mains
     adapter for WINDOW, serial cable for PC to WINDOW, large print manuals
     for HAL-16, PC disc includes copies of print manuals.
   
   ROVER battery pack only for WINDOW display ... $96.
     This is a x pound rechargable battery which will enable your WINDOW to
     be used away from the mains.
   
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   All software for PC compatible computers ... $128 per disc.
   
     HAL-16.  Includes disc with HAL-16 program for use with text to speech
       synthesiser, large print and tape manuals, command summary in
       braille, and copies of the manuals on the disc.
   
     Dolphin Braille Translation System.  Includes disc with text to
       braille, braille to text translation programs, large print manual
       and copy of manual on disc.
   
     Large Print Formatter.  Includes disc with large print formatter, and
       normal print formatter, large print manual and copy of manual on
       disc.
   
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   We also have software to assist sighted transcribers to word process
   braille on the screen using six of the keys on the PC keyboard ... write
   for details.
   
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                             Conditions of Sale.
   
   Payment is to be made by a US money order (with the order).
   
   Should the product not be acceptable, and you send them it to us in good
   condition within 14 days then we will refund your money having extracted
   a $30 handling charge.
   
   We are endevouring to continually improve our products and will try to
   let you know of any changes to them. If you have and comments or
   suggestions then may we encourage you to send them to us.
   
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