speak( phrase ) — Merciglobal Custom JS Function¶

Overview¶

The speak( phrase ) function is a custom JavaScript utility developed for Merciglobal Cloud ERP that leverages browser-based speech synthesis capabilities to audibly pronounce a given phrase or string.

This is especially helpful in accessibility-enhanced modules or ERP dashboards where voice notifications or auditory cues are needed.

Syntax¶

speak("Hello, welcome to Merciglobal Cloud ERP!");

How It Works¶

Uses the Web Speech API’s SpeechSynthesis interface.
Takes a single string argument (phrase).
Converts text to speech using the browser’s default voice.

Function Definition¶

function speak(phrase) {
  if ('speechSynthesis' in window) {
    const utterance = new SpeechSynthesisUtterance(phrase);
    window.speechSynthesis.speak(utterance);
  } else {
    console.warn("Speech synthesis not supported in this browser.");
  }
}

Use Cases¶

🎧 Voice feedback in user interfaces.
🔐 Alerting users with audio when an action is completed or failed.
🧑‍🦯 Accessibility support for visually impaired users.
📦 Order processing updates in warehouse or logistics modules.

Example Usage in Merciglobal¶

// Voice notification after successful invoice generation
speak("Invoice has been generated successfully.");

// Warning alert for stock depletion
speak("Warning! Inventory stock is below threshold.");

Browser Compatibility¶

Browser	Support
Chrome	✅ Yes
Firefox	✅ Yes
Safari	✅ Yes
Edge	✅ Yes
Internet Explorer	❌ No

ℹ️ Mobile browser support may vary.

Performance Note¶

Since speech synthesis is asynchronous, be aware it won't block other JavaScript executions.
Useful in non-critical UI moments.

Tips for Developers¶

Use speechSynthesis.cancel() to stop current speech if needed.

Customize voice, pitch, and rate for more advanced use cases:

utterance.voice = speechSynthesis.getVoices()[0];
utterance.pitch = 1;
utterance.rate = 1;

📦 Inventory Management
📢 Notification System
🧑‍💼 User Experience Enhancements

For any issues or enhancements, contact the Merciglobal DevOps Team or check the internal ERP integration docs.

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