Claims
- 1. A data related apparatus including a key input device for introducing data and function information into said data related apparatus, a processor for processing said data in accordance with said function information to produce a processed result, and a speech synthesizer output device for developing a first type of audible sound indicative of said data entered via said key input device, a second type of audible sound indicative of said function information entered via said key input device, a third type of audible sound indicative of said processed result, and a fourth type of audible sound disposed in time sequence subsequently to the first and second types of audible sounds and prior to said third type of audible sound for distinguishing between the introduced data and function information and the processed result, said speech synthesizer output device comprising:
- means for developing a fifth type of audible sound interposed in time sequence between said fourth type of audible sound and said third type of audible sound for further distinguishing between the introduced data and function information and the processed result by audibly indicating that the development of said third type of audible sound indicative of said processed result is forthcoming.
- 2. A data related apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein the fourth and fifth types of audible sounds comprise spoken words.
- 3. A data related apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said processor and said speech synthesizer output device are implemented within a microprocessor unit.
- 4. A data related apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein the spoken word of said fourth type of audible sound comprises the word "equals".
- 5. A data related apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein the spoken words of said fifth type of audible sound comprise the words "answer is".
Priority Claims (1)
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Parent Case Info
This application is a continuation of copending application Ser. No. 061,247, filed on July 27, 1979.
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