| From: | "Steven A. Tinner" <bluewizard@*****.COM> |
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| Subject: | NERPS (STUFF) PASL Translator |
| Date: | Tue, 9 Sep 1997 02:08:06 -0400 |
We live in an Awakened World.
Magic has returned to the world, bringing with it numerous new species of
animals, and indeed new races of mankind.
One of the nodlest, gentle races to reurn to the Sixth World is the
Sasquatch. These warm, affectionate creatures are reknowed for their ability
to mimic any sound ... except for speech.
To facilitate communications for those who regularly interact with these
creatures we at Link-In Enterprises have developed several new breakthroughs
in intersepcies communications electronics - The Perkins - Athabaskan Sign
Language Series (SAS)
Essentially, the simplest version is a small glove mounted chip/speaker
combo. This unit contains a variety of leads and pickups and is scaled to
fit comfortably on the hand of most sasquatch.
The glove ubnit senses the hand motions used in PASL, and translates those
same motions into synthesized speech, allowing the sasquatch to retain
communication even with those that are not fluent in PASL.
The circuitry in the chip translates the hand motions/impulses into
synthesized speech in one of any pre-programmed languages. English, Spanish,
Japanese, as well as many Amerind dialects, with many more languages
scheduled for release later this year, additional languages can always be
added with our Plug and Play compatible chips.
Why should our Sasquatch brothers be held back by their vocal challenges?
The Computer home version is a small optic system that views and translates
the image of the motions into synth-speech for use in the home, where
wearing the slightly bulky glove would be uncomfortable.
A small video tracking camera can be targeted to "lock" onto a particular
users signature, monitor and translate the PASL motions into synthesized
speech.
Setting up the system in your home may require several cameras, call for
availability, and estimates.
The final version of the SAS series is for those people having both
skillwires, and the need to communicate regularly with a PA speaker.
This comes in several versions.
Version A - A simple Knowsoft that imparts a basic knowledge of the
language. Allowing anyone who views a PASL speker to be ablle to comperhend
the motions.
Version B - An optical upgrade that both recognizes the motions, followed by
a scrolling text bar translation of the message in a cybereye, or optic
display system. This system is designed for use by people possessing
cybereyes, display links as well as chipjacks.
Finally Version C is an Activesoft that imparts both the understanding and
ability to converse in PASL. Skillwires are required for use of version C
Because Voice is NOT a requirement for Ideas.
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The PASL Glove is an affordable unit priced at 75 nuyen for the glove
hardware, and one language pack. Additional language packs are normally only
available where that language is spoken, so finding a Sioux LP in Ohio may
be tricky. LP's run anywhere from 5 nuyen for a replacement English pack, to
45 nuyen for the full gamut of Chinese dialects.
The PASL home series is a simple program that is added to a home computer.
The software itelf is quite inexpensive, running only 25 nuyen. However,
each room that is to be monitored will need at least three video link-ups -
prices these as surveillance cameras in BBB. Installation is ridiculous,
running around 40 nuyen per hour, with each room taking approximately 1
hour.
The PASL skillchips are very simple to price, they are priced exactly like
any other Skillsoft, according to rating and MP size.
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>At Last! After 8 years in Seattle, I can FINALLY make a phone call!!!
>Bumble - This message dictated using Link-In Enterprises PASL - 1.0
>I have to admit this does make life easier for those of use that deal with
sasquatch on a regular basis.
> Herbie the Dentist
>Don't overlook another potential use of these babies as third party
translators. I laready know PASL thanks to my chummer Bumble, but I don't
know Japanese. I have used the Series B translator system to negotiate with
some Nipponese metallurgists.
>Cornelius
>She thinks I'm cute!
> Rudy
>Huh?
>Topper
