TOOLSAMMLUNG :::> MsAgents & Co.
Sprachausgabe + Spracheingabe + Speechengines + Speech Recognition + AI

Schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, ist dieses sprechende Windows-Extra,
die sogenannten Agents bzw. MsAgents. Avatare, Bots, Spachtools usw...
die Texte vorlesen oder auf Spracheingabe per Mikrofon, PC - Aktionen
ausführen können. Nachstehend eine kleine Übersicht von sog.
Speech-Engines, Bots und Artverwandtes ...


:::• Die Grundaustattung:

Welcome to Microsoft® Agent
HP: http://www.microsoft.com/msagent/default.asp  

Microsoft Agent download page for end-users
HP: http://www.microsoft.com/msagent/downloads/user.asp  

Try Out Microsoft Agent (Testseite)
HP: http://www.microsoft.com/msagent/dev/code/TryMSAgent.asp  

Weitere MsAgents - Figuren (Characters - Chars) - Tools
• http://www.roeselhof.de/INFO/MSAGENT/index.htm  
• http://www.btinternet.com/~cabby/characters/index_home.htm  
• http://www.msagentring.org/setup.htm  
• http://www.msagentring.org/chars.htm  
• http://grandpajim.ath.cx  
• http://www.agentry.net/AgentryIndex.asp  
• http://www.agentland.com  

Info - Allgemeines
• http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bot
• http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet
• http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software-Agent  

:::• Programme und Zubehör für MsAgents:
Zitat:
Have the Microsoft Agent characters on your computer
running the Windows XP operating system stopped talking to you?
You may need to install/re-install the ...

SAPI 4.0 - speech runtime support
DL: http://activex.microsoft.com/activex/controls/sapi/spchapi.exe  (März 2000 - 825 KB)

SAPI 5.1 (Nicht unbedingt nötig! - siehe auch weiter unten bei Entwicklertools.)
DL: http://download.microsoft.com/download/spe...hsdk51.exe  

Microsoft Agent Extensions 2
You need this file if the agent character support
doesn't work on your machine. (for 9x/NT/2000/XP)
PP: http://www.idev.ch/index.php?option=com_re...ilecatid=4  
DL: http://www.idev.ch/index.php?option=com_re...ilecatid=4  (Jänner 2004 - 3 MB)



Agent View - Shell-Extension - Funktionsdetails der Figuren anzeigen
DL: http://grandpajim.ath.cx/agentview.zip  (179 KB - by James Jenkins)


Agent Animation Browser - Funktionsdetails der Figuren anzeigen und testen
Microsoft Agent Animation Browser allows you to examine
and test all the animations available within a particular
Microsoft Agent character.
HP: http://www.softnik.com/products/agentanim  
DL: http://www.softnik.net/download/aganims.zip  (Apr 2003 - 127 KB)

Agent Screen Saver & Screen Saver Script Generator
Screen Saver mit MSAgents und Tool für eigene Bildsschirmschoner.
95/98/NT that makes use of Microsoft Agent.
HP: http://www.softnik.com/products/agentsaver  
DL: Screen Saver Script Generator
http://www.softnik.com/download/agscrgen.zip  (Apr 2003 - 147 KB)
DL: Agent Screen Saver
http://www.softnik.net/download/funsaver.zip  (Apr 2003 - 94 KB)


secretarEase v1.4.0 - Taskscheduler
Our secretary program. The secretaries will manage appointments,
provide a calendar, keep track of your address book, talk to other
secretaries over the internet, and lots more!
Visit the Training page to see what the secretaries have been trained to do.
HP: http://www.secretarease.com/interviewMain.htm  
TP: http://www.secretarease.com/training.htm  
DL: http://www.secretarease.com/download.htm  (Mar 2002 - 3.27 MB)


Microsoft Downloads for MSAgent
HP: http://www.e-clips.com.au/index.cfm?type=dsp_page&cid=37  

Desktop Wizard v5.1 - Text-To-Speech + Recognition (Spracheingabe-Sprachausgabe)
The best of which is continuous listening, no more holding
down the scroll lock button, just plug in your headphones,
turn continuous listening on and talk!
- Browse the list of plugins and download a new one, start straight away
- Create your own plugins and hook up with Desktop Wizard
- Modify the character balloon properties, (lines, characters, font, display)
- Toggle on / off character sound effects
- Global settings for balloons of all characters
- Adjust the Text to Speech engine properties, (Pitch, Speed, Volume)
- Change between voice engines and Languages
HP: http://www.e-clips.com.au/index.cfm?type=dsp_page&cid=33  
DP: http://www.e-clips.com.au/index.cfm?type=d...oductid=56  (Feber 2002 - 6,3 Mb)

Agent Email
Why have your friend read an e-mail when you can create
a talking e-mail using any character you like!
You control where the character moves on the screen,
select the gestures that convey your meaning and have all
your text spoken. Your friend does not even see any writting
unless you decide to add it in!
You will need Desktop Wizard V5.0 to run this plugin.
DL: http://www.e-clips.com.au/fnc_free_download.cfm?productid=58  (240 Kb)

Developers
- Desktop Wizard Platform SDK
- Allows Developers to add Microsoft Agent to their own applications
- Simple, clear instructions to create your own plugins for Desktop Wizard
- Platform SDK is Free
DP: http://www.e-clips.com.au/index.cfm?type=s...\downloads  

Ultra Hal Assistant 5.0 - Your digital Secretary and Companion (Texteingabe - Sprachausgabe)
has 2 versions. One is a free version that you can download for free right now.
The free version has no time limit. You may use it for as long as you want.
It also does not nag you about purchasing the advanced version,
as many other programs do. If you think you would like the additional
features of the advanced version such as the additional animated characters
and speech recognition, then please purchase the advanced version.
If you think the free version is enough for you, then please take it as our gift.
HP: http://www.zabaware.com/assistant/index.html  
DP: http://www.zabaware.com/assistant/download.html  
DL1: ftp://ftp.univie.ac.at/mirror/WinSite/winxp/misc/Hal5.zip  
DL2: ftp://sunsite.cnlab-switch.ch/mirror/winsite/winxp/misc/Hal5.zip  (Dezember 2003 - 20,3 MB)


Verbot Standard Edition 4.0 - Verbot Player (Texteingabe-Sprachausgabe)
- Advanced Natural Language Processing
- Online Help
- Julia® KnowledgeBase
- Facial animations (smile, surprise, etc...)
- Parental Controls
- Read text and RTF files
- Select from different characters
- Load multiple KnowledgeBases at one time
- Permission-based security
- Run programs, open web pages, and more
- Skin support
System Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP*
Microsoft Agent
Text to Speech Engine
.Net Framework 1.1 or higher
SAPI 4.0*
HP: http://www.verbots.com/index.php  
PP: http://www.verbots.com/products.php  
DL: http://www.download.com/3000-2130-10277576.html  (März 2004 - 4,51 MB)


Web Speakster v2.0 - Talking Browser (Englisch)
OS: Win 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP
Release: Was shareware @ $34.95 - freeware as of 01.03.2004
"WebSpeakster v2.0" talking browser is a PC software application
that was developed to help blind and vision impaired people experience
the World Wide Web in a much more friendly way, as well of being very
beneficial to the general user.
Required software components supplied within the setup
(VB6 runtime files, English Text 2 Speech Engine, Microsoft Agent© core files
HP: http://www.code-it.com/Free_sw.htm  
DL: http://codeit2.fileburst.com/WebSpeakster_Setup.exe  (May 2004 - 5.77Mb)
You will also need this small exe file to activate the registration
DL: http://codeit2.fileburst.com/WebSpeakster_Register.exe  (May 2004 - 24Kb)

Web Talkster v3.9 - Talking Browser (Englisch)
OS: Win 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP
Is our latest and greatest "talking web browser". An honest to goodness
solid web browser that features several options that are very unique.
This browser takes advantage of Microsoft Agent© technology at it's finest.
Speech engine, Microsoft Agent©, and Agent© Character
(all included within the Setup program)
DL: http://codeit2.fileburst.com/W_Talkster.exe  (May 2004 - 8.88Mb)


Agent Powertoy Deutsch (Shellextension für IE)
integriert sich in das Kontextmenü des Internetexplorers, welches sich durch
Klick mit der rechten Maustaste auf eine leere Stelle auf der Webseite
öffnet und fügt den Eintrag "Vorlesen!" hinzu.
Dadurch startet der "Microsoft Agent"-Charakter,
der als Standard installiert wurde und liest den Text vor.
Hinweis: Download weiterer Dateien von Microsoft erforderlich,
Link im beigefügten Text. (Nur wenn MsAgent noch nicht installiert ist! z.B. in Win98)
DL: http://www.helmrohr.de/ftproot/toyagd.zip  (4,82 kb)

Agent Powertoy English (Shellextension für IE)
wie vor, liest aber englische Webseiten vor,
wenn die Text to Speech Engine für Englisch US installiert ist.
Man kann beide Versionen installieren,
im Kontextmenü erscheint dann zusätzlich "ReadIt!"
DL: http://www.helmrohr.de/ftproot/toyagt.zip  (9,37 kb)


Power Toy 2.6 - Teach your computer to talk, sing, and even dance!
HP: http://www.karenware.com/powertools/powertools.asp  
DP: http://www.karenware.com/powertools/pttoy.asp  


Sayz Me - simple text to speech application (Sprachausgabe)
HP: http://sayzme.sourceforge.net  


SpeakToMe (Sprachausgabe)
speaks any text that is copied to the clipboard.
Highlighted text from any Windows application is read to you.
TalkPad
is a simple word processing program, based on Microsoft's WordPad application.
TalkPad speaks each word and sentence as you type and is especially
useful for people with vision problems.
DP: http://home.att.net/~hunterz/download.htm  


MASS - Microsoft Agent Scripting Software
http://www.essential-freebies.de/board/viewtopic.php?t=4777&highlight=mass


Speakonia - Text-To-Speech (TTS) Vorlese-Programm
http://www.essential-freebies.de/board/viewtopic.php?t=3542&highlight=speech


Everest Dictionary - Übersetzungstool mit Sprachausgabe für MsAgents
http://www.essential-freebies.de/board/viewtopic.php?t=3589&highlight=everest&sid=4cb3cc6161c227e33052f0ad26433421


BirthdayRemember (Sprachausgabe)
http://www.essential-freebies.de/board/viewtopic.php?p=34934#34934
Erinnert sie an Geburtstage - entweder durch Alarm,
über die Sprachausgabe von Windows oder per Mail

Tray Helper Basic 4.5 - E-Mail Checker - Reminder (Englisch)
- THOnline service
- 5 e-mail accounts
- Auto-responder
- Ability to send e-mails with emoticons
- Attachments support
- Windows address book support: YES
- Reminder module
- Calendar only for current year is available
and it's not possible to view details of event or task.
- 1 plugin enabled in the same time
- Notification via MS Agent characters
about new mail, reminders etc.
HP: http://www.republika.pl/trayhelper/indexeng.html  
PP: http://www.republika.pl/trayhelper/sharevsfreeeng.html  
DL: http://www.republika.pl/trayhelper/dloadeng_freeware.html  (Nov 2004 - 1,4 MB)

Virtual Hypnotist (Hypnoseprogramm mit Sprache Ein/Ausgabe und MsAgents)
is a free, open source, interactive hypnosis program,
and is a rewrite of Hypnotizer 2000.
It includes features such as voice recognition, speech synthesis,
subliminal messages, completely customizable scripts
(featuring a unique scripting language), videos, audio, and lots more.
Its purpose is to simulate a real hypnosis session as much as possible.
Grösse komplett ca. 53 MB
News: http://vhypno.sourceforge.net/news.html  

HP: http://vhypno.sourceforge.net  
SS: http://vhypno.sourceforge.net/screenshots.html  
SS: http://vhypno.sourceforge.net/pics/interface.jpg
DL: http://vhypno.sourceforge.net/downloads.html

Speech System from Microsoft - Agent, Engines and Recognition (36.4 MB)
These files are the Microsoft SAPI4 speech engine.
Install all of these files in order to have full functionality.
The come from: Microsoft Agent Microsoft Speech SDK 4.0
http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/vhypno


WebSpeech 4 - LOGOX (Sprachausgabe)
Sprachausgabe-Plugin für Internet Explorer (braucht keine MSAgents)
http://www.essential-freebies.de/board/viewtopic.php?t=1457

Voice Flux - Voice Recognition For EVERYONE (Spracheingabe) -> EFB
http://www.essential-freebies.de/board/viewtopic.php?t=1932&highlight=voice+flux&sid=06a7ce8e5a6c8942733f5b9ecfb8ffb5
HP: http://www.voiceflux.net  
DL: Version 2.0.2 Full (Mai 2002 - 8.92MB)
DL: Version 3.0 Beta 2.1 (Sep 2003 - 225 KB)

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:::• MS Entwicklertools:

Microsoft Agent download page for developers
HP: http://www.microsoft.com/msagent/downloads/developer.asp  

Speech SDK 5.1 - Entwicklungsumgebung und Engine (August 2001)
Below are links to the separate files available for this download.
Msttss22L.exe (2017 KB)
Sapi.chm (2338 KB)
SpeechSDK51.exe (69606 KB)
Sp5TTIntXP.exe (3580 KB)
SpeechSDK51LangPack.exe (83492 KB)
SpeechSDK51msm.exe (134666 KB)

Can Microsoft Agent characters speak using SAPI 5 text-to-speech engines?
No, Microsoft Agent was written to support SAPI 4 and the Speech
development team at Microsoft did not provide for any backward
compatibility in SAPI 5 for any prior versions.

Speech SDK 4.0a - Ältere Version
contains an earlier version of the Microsoft® Speech API (SAPI)
and former Whisper and Whistler speech engines.
However, Speech SDK 5.1 is recommended for speech development
HP: http://www.microsoft.com/speech/download/old/sdk40a.asp  


PhantomSpeech (Sprachkomponente)
PhantomSpeech is a simple, flexible, robust, cross-platform, cross-language,
extensible, speech-engine vendor independent component that can be used
for enabling Text to Speech features in any application built in any COM
compatible language including Jscript,VBScript and VBA. PhantomSpeech
is a component built according to the Microsoft COM
HP: http://phantomspeech.sourceforge.net/phantomspeech.html  
DL: http://phantomspeech.sourceforge.net/PhantomInstall.zip  (Jul 2001 - 550 KB)


Archbot - A Chatterbot building Architecture
or "Bot Architecture" using XML, MSAgent, SAPI and WSH
Archbot is a chatterbot building system or "architecture" that allows the
user to build voice controlled, scriptable, animated chatterbots using XML
files that provide the bot's specifications. The user can type via keyboard
or speak via microphone to his/her computer, and have it talk back,
using an animated Agent, as well as execute scripts written in either
VBScript or JScript, that perform tasks, letting the user literally control his/her
PC by talking to it. Bots with different brains, personalities, and even different
genders can be built using this architecture.
HP: http://www.generation5.org/articles.asp?Action=List&Topic=Natural%20Language%20Processing
PP: http://www.generation5.org/content/2002/archbot.asp  
DL: http://www.generation5.org/content/2002/data/ArchBot.zip  

The Generation5 JDK (Java Development Kit)
is part of Generation5's committment to making artificial intelligence
and artificial life easy to understand and fun to explore. Take a look
at the demonstrations and screenshots to see what the JDK is capable of.
Then feel free to download the latest release and develop your own
applications or applets.
Generation5 JDK .:. Home & News
HP: http://www.generation5.org/jdk

:::• Andere Tools:

CSLU Toolkit Version 2.0 (release candidate 1)
a comprehensive suite of tools to enable exploration, learning,
and research into speech and human-computer interaction.
- development started in 1992
- has evolved to meet various needs
- free for research use
Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, XP Home and XP Professional
on Intel (or compatible) processors only.
What Tools are in the Toolkit?
- SpeechView speech visualization, editing, and labeling tool.
- BaldiSync synchronizes arbitrary speech with animated face’s mouth movements
- PSL Tools facilitates human perceptual experiments within RAD
- RAD
- Spectrogram Reading
- Speech Recognition (concepts, recognizer development)
- Robust Parsing
- PSL Tools
- TTS Demos
A number of patches and updates are available,
including a new English recogniser for children.

Freie Registrierung erforderlich!
HP: http://cslu.cse.ogi.edu/toolkit/news.html  
DP: http://cslu.cse.ogi.edu/toolkit/download/index.html  (~152MB)


Alicebot and AIML Software Implementations
Alice (Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity)
is a natural language interface to a telerobot eye.
On this page you will find Alicebot engine implementations,
AIML knowledge bases, and AIML tools.
HP: http://www.alicebot.org/downloads