PC Companion

PC Companion is the result of X10WavPlayer growning beyond a simple sound player!



Specifications:

.NetFramework a windows componet (many newer game/programs require this)
MsSpeech for TTS to work (xp ships with this)
For the extra voices or if you don't have MsSpeech installed Microsoft Mary, Mike and Sam 5.0
  • Current build is 2.0.1.2

    This product, authored by me, is released to the public as Freeware.
    Please understand that it is provided, as is, with no expressed or implied warranties.

    Thus by downloading this software, you agree to not hold myself or anyone else responsible for any damages that may occur directly or indirectly from its useage!
    There are no Expiration dates,Catches or Popups and is intended for private use only and may not be sold.

    The following software is freeware and X10® is in no way responsible for this software or its defects.


    • PC Companion is available although only in the installer form here:
    PcCompanionV2.0.1.2
    Note: Find another Talking Weather program and see if PC Companion is worth a small Donation!

    The added features (all ways increasing) in PC Companion add more Value for your Buck!

    Over View:

    Originaly developed for use with ActiveHome Pros On Alert Plug-in so Sound could be triggered from a security module.
    You Don't need the ActiveHome Pro On Alert Plug-in to use this,Nor do you even need ActiveHome Pro!
    This can be used with any program that can trigger a batch file or stand alone.
    Plays multiple sound formats.It will even play the sound from a avi or mpg file!
    Links to windows sound recorder for ease of creating wav files
    TTS is used in which MS-Speech generates a PC voice to speek your specified text. XP comes with it although it only ships with MS Sam as a voice.
    Will create batch files (saves to the "BatchFile" folder)which you may execute to start your desired sound to play
    Only two instances of the program may run an any one time (to allow monitoring phone calls)
    Animated Faces supported (found in the "Face Graphics" Folder).
    Displays Caller ID if your modem will handle this and you have the sevice from your Phone company!
    TTS will speak the callers name (configurable), name and number or just number
    Phone book is included to add names which will display instead of info supplied by phone company
    Caller ID log is created and numbers loged to a txt File
    Program saves time(not Date)and Name @ Number
    Program will also send one x10 "ON" command (configurable) on first ring and send the "off" command after Caller ID is spoken.
    Option to specify background color for display screen !
    Retrieves local weather reports
    Retreives unread messages fro a POP3 mail address
    Reminds you of special dates (one reminder per date)
    Program will now greet you upon opening if you choose!
    Program can be loaded to stay ontop!
    Program can be loaded so only the face graphic is displayed (Companion mode)
    Clicking on the icon in system tray brings up Companion options
    Weather,Reminders,Unread E-mail and calls recieved can be triggered with a batch file Via AHP or many other means
    Daily time reminders are configureable (Companion must be running to hear them)
    Video dispay is available from any video source Windows can detect!
    Greets You upon start with a custom greeting if you choose
    Program only shows in task bar when minimize from the main form or started minimized
    Program will Switch between Four cams with X10 addreses
    4 camera presets for each camera are configureable
    Added support for X10 PC remotes (JR20A only one to work as of now)
    Remote functions are eject,play,stop,pause CD,Shut down PC,exit Companion.
    X10 (none security)activity logging has been added and can be saved in a log file,displayed on screen or both
    Basic E-mail filtering added so only mail to, from and/or subjects are displayed
    Added security so e-mail password isn't displayed
    Program minimizes/hides to system tray(no longer visible in task bar)
    Searchs for update and auto updates
    Searchs on startup for udate but not if run from a batch file
    Progress screen has bar showing download progress with option to cancel


    Toronto Weather Forecast, Canada
    For those who (like me) find the voices of Mike, Mary and Sam to robotic,
    there are other voices available on the web (for a small fee) that work well with this program NeoSpeechs Kate and Paul are just a couple