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Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The Speech Compression Specialists AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board Version 2.3 07, September User's Manual Preliminary AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board User's Manual Version 2.3 07, September © Copyright, 2007 Digital Voice Systems, Inc 234 Littleton Road Westford, MA 01886 This document may not, in whole or in part be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior consent in writing from Digital Voice Systems, Incorporated. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. However, Digital Voice Systems, Inc. makes no warranties with respect to the documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Digital Voice Systems, Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Trademarks AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board and AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chip, AMBE-2020TM AMBE-2020TM Vocoder Chip are trademarks of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. AMBE® is a registered trademark of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. Other product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are the sole property of their respective manufacturers. All Rights Reserved Data subject to change AMBE-20X0TM-HDK AMBE-20X0TM-HDK Development Board User's Manual (Preliminary) Information ­ Section AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board END USER License Agreement * Important Read Carefully * This end user license agreement is a legal agreement between the customer (the END USER) and Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI) covering the terms and conditions under which DVSI's proprietary software, documentation and other material which may be provided with the AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board is licensed to the END USER. 1.0 Preliminary Statements and Definitions 1.1 "END USER" shall mean the person and/or organization to whom the AMBE2000TM AMBE2000TM Vocoder Chip and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board was delivered or provided to as specified in the purchase order or other documentation. In the event that the END USER transfers his rights under this license to a third party as specified in section 2.2, then this third party shall become an "END USER". 1.2 Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI) has developed a voice coding method and algorithm (the "Technology") based on the Advanced Multi-Band Excitation ("AMBE") voice coder. The technology codes speech at bit rates of 2.4 to 9.6 kilobits per second (kbps) including error correction bits. 1.3 "AMBE Voice Compression Software" shall mean the speech coding software and/or firmware integrated into the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder chip integrated circuit. 1.4 "Voice Codec" shall mean the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chip integrated circuit, the AMBE Voice Compression Software, firmware and associated documentation, including modifications, enhancements and extensions made by or for Digital Voice Systems, Inc. (DVSI) and including circuit diagrams, timing diagrams, logic diagrams, layouts, operating instructions and user manuals. 1.5 DVSI represents that it owns certain "Proprietary Rights" in the Technology and the AMBE Voice Compression Software, including patent rights in the Technology, and patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets in the AMBE Voice Compression Software. 2.0 License Granted 2.1 Subject to the conditions herein and upon initial use of the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chip and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board, DVSI hereby grants to END USER a non-exclusive, limited license to use the AMBE® Voice Compression Software in machine readable form solely on the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chip. Title to the AMBE® Voice Compression Software remains with DVSI. No license is granted for use of the AMBE® Voice Compression Software on other than the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chip. No license, right or interest in any trademark, trade name or service mark of DVSI is granted under this Agreement. 2.2 END USER shall not copy, extract, de-compile, reverse engineer or disassemble the AMBE® Voice Compression Software contained in the AMBE2000TM AMBE2000TM Vocoder Chip. 3.0 Transfer of License 3.1 The END USER shall have the right to transfer the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chip and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board and all rights under this Agreement to a third party by either (i) providing the third party with a copy of this Agreement or (ii) providing the third party with an agreement written by the END USER ( hereinafter "END USER Agreement") so long as the END USER Agreement is approved in writing by DVSI prior to transfer of the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chip and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board. The END USER Agreement shall contain comparable provisions to those contained herein for protecting the Proprietary Information from disclosure by such third party. Third parties shall agree to accept all the terms and conditions under either Agreement or the END USER Agreement. 7.0 Proprietary Information 7.1 The parties agree that the AMBE Voice Compression Software and/or AMBE20x0TM-HDK Development Board shall be considered Proprietary Information. 7.2 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, END USER shall not use, disclose, make, or have made any copies of the Proprietary Information, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of DVSI. 8.0 Limited Warranty 8.1 DVSI warrants the AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery. 8.2 Except as stated in Section 7.1, the AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. DVSI does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use, or the results of the use, of the Voice Codec with respect to its correctness, accuracy, reliability, correctness or otherwise. The entire risk as to the results and performance of the Voice Codec and/or AMBE20x0TM-HDK Development Board is assumed by the END USER. After expiration of the warranty period, END USER, and not DVSI or its employees, assumes the entire cost of any servicing, repair, replacement, or correction of the Voice Codec and/or AMBE20x0TM-HDK Development Board. 8.3 DVSI represents that, to the best of its knowledge, it has the right to enter into this Agreement and to grant a license to use the AMBE Voice Compression Software and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board to END USER. 8.4 Except as specifically set forth in this Section 7.0, DVSI makes no express or implied warranties including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or arising from a course of dealing, usage or trade practice, with respect to the Voice Codec and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to END USER. No oral or written information or advice given by DVSI or its employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase, the scope of this warranty and END USER may not rely on any such information or advice. The limited warranties under this section 7.0 give END USER specific legal rights, and END USER may have other rights that vary from state to state. 9.0 Limitation of Liability 9.1 In no event shall DVSI be liable for any special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or performance of the Voice Codec and/or AMBE20x0TM-HDK Development Board whether based on an action in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, and loss of business information), even if DVSI or any DVSI representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 9.2 Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to END USER. 9.3 DVSI's maximum liability for damages arising under this Agreement shall be limited to 20% (twenty percent) of the fees paid by END USER for the particular Voice Codec and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board which caused the damages or that is the subject matter of, or is directly related to, the cause of action. 10.0 Taxes 4.0 Term and Termination 4.1 This Agreement is effective upon initial delivery of the Voice Codec and shall remain in effect until terminated in accordance with this agreement. 4.2 This Agreement shall terminate automatically without notice from DVSI if END USER fails to comply with any of the material terms and conditions herein. END USER may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice to DVSI certifying that END USER has complied with the provisions of Section 3.3. 4.3 Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, END USER shall: (i) return all AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chips and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Boards purchased or acquired, or in Licensee's possession, to DVSI; (ii) have no further rights to any AMBE® Voice Compression Software or the Technology without a separate written license from DVSI; (iii) discontinue all use of the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chips and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Boards; 5.0 Payments 5.1 In consideration of the materials of the AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board, and in consideration of the license and rights in the AMBE Voice Compression Software granted by DVSI, and in consideration of DVSI's performance of its obligations hereunder, END USER agrees to pay to DVSI the fee specified in DVSI's invoice. 10.1 All payments required under Section 4.0 or otherwise under this Agreement are exclusive of taxes and END USER agrees to bear and be responsible for the payment of all such taxes (except for taxes based upon DVSI's income) including, but not limited to, all sales, use, rental receipt, personal property or other taxes which may be levied or assessed in connection with this Agreement. 11.0 Export 11.1 United States export laws and regulations prohibit the exportation of certain products or technical data received from DVSI under this Agreement to certain countries except under a special validated license. As of November 30, 1999 the restricted countries are: Libya, Cuba, North Korea, Iraq, Serbia, Taliban in Afghanistan, Sudan, Burma, Yugoslavia and Iran. The END USER hereby gives its assurance to DVSI that it will not knowingly, unless prior authorization is obtained from the appropriate U.S. export authority, export or re-export, directly or indirectly to any of the restricted countries any products or technical data received from DVSI under this Agreement in violation of said United States Export Laws and Regulations. DVSI neither represents that a license is not required nor that, if required, it will be issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Licensee shall assume complete and sole responsibility for obtaining any licenses required for export purposes. 6.0 Proprietary Notices 12.0 Governing Law 6.1 END USER shall not remove any copyright or proprietary notice on the AMBE-2000TM AMBE-2000TM Vocoder Chip or on the AMBE Voice Compression Software and/or AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board. 12.1 This Agreement is made under and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, except that body of law governing conflicts of law. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. AMBE-20X0TM-HDK AMBE-20X0TM-HDK Development Board User's Manual (Preliminary) Information ­ Section Special Handling Instructions To avoid damage from the accumulation of a static charge, industry standard electrostatic discharge precautions and procedures must be employed during handling and installation the AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board. Read Instructions and Users Manual ­ All of the safe handling and operating instructions should be read before integration of the AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board begins. Failure to exercise reasonable care and to follow all instructions and heed all warnings may result in injury to property or to individuals. Retain Instructions - The handling and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. Storage To insure maximum shelf life in long term storage, AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development board should be kept in an a static shield, moisture controlled package at DVSI Confidential Proprietary Page 26 AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board User's Manual (Preliminary) Section 4 ­ Communication via Channel Interface Then enter the letter ("a" thru "h" or "x") that corresponds to the serial port you are connected to and press ENTER The program will respond with Port = COM1 (the com port you selected) Mode = Record (Indicating record mode) Record File = abc_voice.bit (When a key is pressed recording is stopped and the number of packets recorded is indicated below) Press any key to exit packets recieved = XXXX (counting the number of recorded packets) File Complete (the total number of packets recorded) XXXX Packets recorded PLAYBACK MODE (transmit) Example: Playback of file named abc_voice.bit command type ambe_hdk.exe ­tabc_voice.bit The program will respond with A B C D E F G H X Test Test Test Test Test Test Test Test EXIT Port Port Port Port Port Port Port Port COM COM COM COM COM COM COM COM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SERIAL PORT TESTING - Enter Selection > Then enter the letter ("a" thru "h" or "x") that corresponds to the serial port you are connected to and press ENTER The program will respond with Port = COM1 (the com port you selected) Mode = Playback (indicating playback mode) Playback file = abc_voice.bit File Complete (playback finished) XXXX Packets sent (the total number of packets played back) DVSI Confidential Proprietary Page 27 AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board User's Manual (Preliminary) Section 5 ­ Specifications Specifications Digital Voice Systems, Inc. Overview The Speech Compression Specialists This section contains hardware Specifications of the AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board. NOTE: All specifications subject to change. Board Connections Serial Port 1 Channel Data (top connector) Type RS-232 RS-232 asynchronous Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RS 232 Serial Port Pin Out Name Connected to Pin 6 Tx Channel Out Rx Channel In RTS CTS Connected to Pin 1 Connected to Ground Connected to Ground No Connection Serial Port 2 Console Monitor Out (bottom connector) Type RS-232 RS-232 asynchronous Connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RS 232 Serial Port Pin Out Name Connected to Pin 6 Tx Console Out Rx Console In RTS CTS Connected to Pin 1 Connected to Ground Connected to Ground No Connection Audio I/O Connections Line In Type Connector Maximum Input Level: Input Impedance Bandwidth DVSI Confidential Proprietary Single-ended Input female 3.5mm Audio Jack 1.41 Volts RMS 10 ohms nominal 20 Hz to 4 kHz (up to 48 kHz. Page 28 AMBE-20x0TM-HDK Development Board User's Manual (Preliminary) Section 5 ­ Specifications available) D/A Resolution 16 bits D/A Sampling Rate: 8 kHz (up to 96kHz. available) SNR (Non-Weighted) 81 dB Note: A 1.414 V signal on the line input produces digital max when the codec input gain is 0 dB. Line Out Type: Connector: Maximum Output Level Output Impedance: Bandwidth: A/D Resolution: SNR (Non-Weighted) A/D Sampling Rate: Minimum Load Single-ended Output female 3.5mm Audio Jack 1.0 Volt RMS