Thread Subject: 1194.25 (f) Voice Output in Public Area

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From: Debbie Cook
Date: Wed, Jun 06 2007 3:35 PM

Current Language:
When products deliver voice output in a public area, incremental volume
control shall be provided with output amplification up to a level of at
least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise level of the environment is above 45
dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB above the ambient level shall be user
selectable.
A function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the
default level after every use.

Discussion:
The only issue raised is that it is generally difficult to determine ambient
noise level in a public place especially where that noise level may change.
Can we just prescribe the 65DB and that it is otherwise user selectable
without trying to deal with variations in ambient noise?

Debbie Cook
WA Assistive Technology Program
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195-7920
Phone: 206-685-4181

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