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'''Electronic voice alert''' ('''EVA''') was an option available on many [[Chrysler]] [[Chrysler K platform|K-car]]-based vehicles in the mid-1980s.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.de/books?id=ia91vNwYgLIC&pg=RA2-PA98&lpg=RA2-PA98|title=Popular Science|last=Dunne|first=Jim|date=October 1982|publisher=Bonnier Corporation|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=98|language=en}}</ref> Using technology of [[Texas Instruments LPC Speech Chips]], also used in the [[Speak & Spell (toy)|Speak & Spell]], the EVA would automatically lower the radio volume and deliver eleven different spoken warning messages (24 on certain models){{Fact|date=March 2019}} to drivers using a [[speech synthesizer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/tag/speak-and-spell/|title=Speak and Spell {{!}} Hackaday|language=en|access-date=2019-03-11}} </ref> Generally paired with a digital instrument cluster and considered the height of technology at the time, many drivers grew weary of the system constantly admonishing them to fasten their seatbelts and turned it off via removing a fuse.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} Later models had the option to be turned off via a switch in the glovebox.{{Fact|date=March 2019}} |
'''Electronic voice alert''' ('''EVA''') was an option available on many [[Chrysler]] [[Chrysler K platform|K-car]]-based vehicles in the mid-1980s.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.de/books?id=ia91vNwYgLIC&pg=RA2-PA98&lpg=RA2-PA98|title=Popular Science|last=Dunne|first=Jim|date=October 1982|publisher=Bonnier Corporation|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=98|language=en}}</ref> Using technology of [[Texas Instruments LPC Speech Chips]], also used in the [[Speak & Spell (toy)|Speak & Spell]], the EVA would automatically lower the radio volume and deliver eleven different spoken warning messages (24 on certain models){{Fact|date=March 2019}} to drivers using a [[speech synthesizer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/tag/speak-and-spell/|title=Speak and Spell {{!}} Hackaday|language=en|access-date=2019-03-11}} </ref> Generally paired with a digital instrument cluster and considered the height of technology at the time, many drivers grew weary of the system constantly admonishing them to fasten their seatbelts and turned it off via removing a fuse.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} Later models had the option to be turned off via a switch in the glovebox.{{Fact|date=March 2019}} |
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The EVA was available on the [[Chrysler LeBaron]] (and the optional [[Mark Cross (retail chain)|Mark Cross]] Edition), [[Chrysler Town and Country]] [[Chrysler_Town & Country (1941–1988)#1982–1988|Wagon]], [[Chrysler Fifth Avenue]], [[Chrysler New Yorker]], [[Chrysler Laser]], [[Dodge Daytona]], and [[Dodge 600]] between 1983 and 1988. Models sold in Canada accommodated both English and French. Models sold in [[Mexico]] spoke Spanish.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2018/11/26/chryslers-talking-k-car-was-oh-so-1980s|title=Chrysler’s talking K-car was oh-so-1980s|last=Smith|first=Kyle|website=www.hagerty.com|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stanwatkins.com/eva/evaid.htm|title=Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert Identification|website=www.stanwatkins.com|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://autoweek.com/article/diy/hacker-extracts-original-voice-sample-code-1980s-chrysler-electronic-voice-alert-system|title=This hacker got a Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert system to talk again|website=Autoweek|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref> |
The EVA was available on the [[Chrysler LeBaron]] (and the optional [[Mark Cross (retail chain)|Mark Cross]] Edition), [[Chrysler Town and Country]] [[Chrysler_Town & Country (1941–1988)#1982–1988|Wagon]], [[Chrysler Fifth Avenue]], [[Chrysler New Yorker]],<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.de/books?id=GhJbAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA2-PA50|title=Princeton Alumni Weekly|last=|first=|date=1983|publisher=princeton alumni weekly|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=50|language=en}}</ref> [[Chrysler Laser]], [[Dodge Daytona]], and [[Dodge 600]] between 1983 and 1988.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.de/books?id=1CmYBTlFPE8C&pg=PA23&lpg=PA23|title=Computerworld|last=Johnson|first=Bob|date=1983-02-21|publisher=IDG Enterprise|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=23|language=en}}</ref> Models sold in Canada accommodated both English and French. Models sold in [[Mexico]] spoke Spanish.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2018/11/26/chryslers-talking-k-car-was-oh-so-1980s|title=Chrysler’s talking K-car was oh-so-1980s|last=Smith|first=Kyle|website=www.hagerty.com|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stanwatkins.com/eva/evaid.htm|title=Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert Identification|website=www.stanwatkins.com|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://autoweek.com/article/diy/hacker-extracts-original-voice-sample-code-1980s-chrysler-electronic-voice-alert-system|title=This hacker got a Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert system to talk again|website=Autoweek|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref> |
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The "voice box" for the EVA was wired into the factory radio to play through the vehicle's factory driver's door speaker. Replacing the factory radio with a later model or aftermarket one would defeat the system. |
The "voice box" for the EVA was wired into the factory radio to play through the vehicle's factory driver's door speaker. Replacing the factory radio with a later model or aftermarket one would defeat the system. |
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Revision as of 10:31, 11 March 2019
Electronic voice alert (EVA) was an option available on many Chrysler K-car-based vehicles in the mid-1980s.[1] Using technology of Texas Instruments LPC Speech Chips, also used in the Speak & Spell, the EVA would automatically lower the radio volume and deliver eleven different spoken warning messages (24 on certain models)[citation needed] to drivers using a speech synthesizer.[2] Generally paired with a digital instrument cluster and considered the height of technology at the time, many drivers grew weary of the system constantly admonishing them to fasten their seatbelts and turned it off via removing a fuse.[citation needed] Later models had the option to be turned off via a switch in the glovebox.[citation needed]
The EVA was available on the Chrysler LeBaron (and the optional Mark Cross Edition), Chrysler Town and Country Wagon, Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Chrysler New Yorker,[3] Chrysler Laser, Dodge Daytona, and Dodge 600 between 1983 and 1988.[4] Models sold in Canada accommodated both English and French. Models sold in Mexico spoke Spanish.[5][6][7]
The "voice box" for the EVA was wired into the factory radio to play through the vehicle's factory driver's door speaker. Replacing the factory radio with a later model or aftermarket one would defeat the system.
A similar system was used on 1984-1986 Nissan 300ZX, Nissan 200SX, and the Nissan Maxima GL and GLE models.[8] Here the EVA messages are played from a miniature phonograph record,[9] similar used in speaking dolls.
References
- ^ Dunne, Jim (October 1982). Popular Science. Bonnier Corporation. p. 98.
- ^ "Speak and Spell | Hackaday". Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ Princeton Alumni Weekly. princeton alumni weekly. 1983. p. 50.
- ^ Johnson, Bob (1983-02-21). Computerworld. IDG Enterprise. p. 23.
- ^ Smith, Kyle. "Chrysler's talking K-car was oh-so-1980s". www.hagerty.com. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ "Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert Identification". www.stanwatkins.com. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ "This hacker got a Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert system to talk again". Autoweek. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
- ^ James, Wanda (2005-01-01). Driving from Japan: Japanese Cars in America. McFarland. p. 93. ISBN 9780786417346.
- ^ "When cars talked using tiny phonograph records: Nissan's Voice Warning system". Autoweek. Retrieved 2019-03-10.