IBM develops life like computerised voice
February 2nd, 2009 Posted in Business, Culture, Technology by Jeff Baker
Say goodbye to the days of monotone computerised voices and hello to the future. IBM has recently announced that they have succeeded in developing the most realistic computerised voice in existence. But how?
Well, the voice is said to utilize subtle jestures like pauses, coughs, and even appropriate “ums” and “ers” to make for a more realistic experience.
I bet you are saying to yourself, “what does this have to do with gaming?”. Well, when I was younger and played wrestling games for the N64 I always wished the announcer said whatever obsence name I had for my custom wrestler when he entered the ring. After this announcement, that wish is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Read (TeleGraph.co.uk)
Tags: computerised voice, ibm