2003.151.2a-b

APH Student Speech Plus Talking Calculator

The talking calculator can perform six mathematical functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and square roots. There is an independent memory key, a memory swap, a sign change key, and a floating decimal point. The push-button keys have highly visual notations for students with low vision. The calculator's 24-word vocabulary is produced by solid state electronics. The exterior is blue plastic with black function keys. "APH Student Speech +" is printed next to display window. On the back is the serial number S1D 000994 and 1977 Telesensory Systems, Inc. Includes a battery charger for use with calculator; serial no. S14010.

H-4.75 W-7 D-1.125 inches

ca. 1978

Telesensory Systems ; American Printing House for the Blind

Palo Alto, CA ; Louisville, KY

APH Collection

Introduced in 1978, a joint project with Telesensory Systems, a leading accessibility technology firm founded in 1970 at Stanford University. Telesensory designed the calculator, a modification of that company's talking calculator. Partial assembly was performed by APH, which also distributed the calculators. Sold originally for $455. Discontinued by 1982.

APH Collection, 2003.151