Microsoft Agent

Microsoft Agent is a technology developed by Microsoft that enables the creation and use of interactive animated characters, called 'agents', on Windows-based computers. Lernout & Hauspie TruVoice is a speech synthesis engine that provides natural-sounding speech for these agents.

Microsoft Agent allows developers to integrate animated characters into their applications. These characters can speak, gesture, and perform other actions to enhance the user experience. The Lernout & Hauspie TruVoice engine is used to provide the speech synthesis capabilities for these characters.

Some of the main features of Microsoft Agent with Lernout & Hauspie TruVoice include natural-sounding speech synthesis, support for multiple languages, customizable character appearances, facial expressions and gestures, and the ability to interact with users through text or voice inputs.

Yes, Microsoft Agent allows you to create or import your own custom characters, so you can use them in your applications. This gives you the flexibility to design characters that align with your specific needs and brand identity.

No, Microsoft Agent supports multiple speech synthesis engines. Lernout & Hauspie TruVoice is one of the supported engines and provides high-quality speech synthesis. However, developers can also choose to use other compatible engines if desired.

Microsoft Agent is primarily designed for Windows-based computers. It is compatible with various Windows versions, including Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and later versions. However, specific compatibility may vary depending on the version of Microsoft Agent and the targeted Windows platform.

Yes, Microsoft Agent can be used for both non-commercial and commercial applications. Developers can license Microsoft Agent for commercial use and incorporate it into their software products.

Microsoft Agent provides a COM-based API that can be used with various programming languages, including C++, Visual Basic, and scripting languages like JavaScript or VBScript. As long as the programming language supports COM technology, it can be used to interact with Microsoft Agent and utilize its features.

Yes, Microsoft Agent provides an API that allows developers to control the behavior of characters programmatically. You can use the API to perform actions like speaking specific texts, moving the character's body parts, changing facial expressions, and responding to user interactions.

Yes, Microsoft offers support resources and documentation to assist developers in using Microsoft Agent effectively. The official Microsoft website provides documentation, tutorials, and forums where developers can find help or seek additional guidance.