Speech synthesis and bellows: what they have in common

  1. Step 1. Speech synthesis — is used in — Screen reader. Speech synthesis.
  2. Step 2. Screen reader — evolved from — Braille. Access to text for blind people.
  3. Step 3. Braille — was inspired by — Writing. Adapted writing.
  4. Step 4. Writing — is used in — Music notation. Recording.
  5. Step 5. Music notation — is used in — Player piano. The rolls encode notes.
  6. Step 6. Player piano — has part — Bellows. Pedal bellows create suction.

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