Object ID:
1992.90
Title:
APH Student Speech Plus Talking Calculator
Description:
The talking calculator can perform six mathematical functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and square roots. Features include an independent memory key, a memory swap, a sign change key, and a floating decimal point. All keys have highly visual notations for students with low vision. The calculator's 24-word vocabulary is produced by solid state electronics. Calculator is blue plastic with black function keys.
"APH Student Speech +" is printed next to display window.
On reverse: serial no. S1D 002827; 1977 Telesensory Systems, Inc.
"APH Student Speech +" is printed next to display window.
On reverse: serial no. S1D 002827; 1977 Telesensory Systems, Inc.
Date:
1977
Made by:
Telesensory Systems, Inc. ; American Printing House for the Blind
Place of Origin:
Palo Alto, CA ; Louisville, KY
Collection:
APH Collection
Provenance:
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.
Credit Line:
APH Collection, 1992.90
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Student Speech+ Calculator
Student Speech+ Calculator