SpeakButtons

SpeakButtons provides a quick and clear method for communication through customizable buttons that convert text to speech. The tool is designed for people who require communication assistance, allowing them to express needs and messages through speech synthesis.

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• Tap-to-talk buttons. Creation of large buttons that play predefined voice messages with a single tap. Each button can be configured with specific text and activated immediately upon contact.
• Text-to-speech input. Free text field for typing any message and converting it to spoken voice. Allows adjusting the speed and pitch of the synthesized voice.
• Icons on buttons. Addition of emojis or custom images alongside button text. Facilitates quick visual recognition of each button's function.
• Layout customization. Modification of button size, color, and arrangement on the board. Allows creating everything from giant buttons to compact layouts with multiple options.
• Customizable boards. Creation and organization of board sets for different situations. Users can group buttons by contexts such as medical needs or daily activities.
• Export and import. Functionality to save board configurations and transfer them between devices. Maintains configuration consistency across different computers.
• Offline operation. Speech synthesis available without requiring an internet connection. Guarantees communication in any environment without network dependency.
• Set organization. Creation of thematic board groups with custom names. Allows quickly switching between different communication sets.
• Voice settings. Configuration of vocal parameters such as pitch, speed, and volume. Adapts synthesized speech characteristics to user preferences.
• Quick access mode. Optimized interface for immediate activation of frequent messages. Reduces time between selection and playback of the vocal message.

The development of SpeakButtons began in 2019 as an Aidaluu project. The application is programmed in JavaScript using the Electron framework for the desktop version. The development team specializes in assistive tools for alternative and augmentative communication.

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