Audio output module for use in artificial voice systems

A sound output device for use with a speech generating system, comprising:

• a housing further comprising:
• a sound chamber and an interface chamber, wherein the interface chamber and the sound chamber share a separating wall;
• an audio output module fitting within the interface chamber of the housing in communication with the speech generating system;
• a sound output speaker fitting within the sound chamber of the housing in communication with the audio output module and with speaker perforations in the housing;
• and
• a lanyard connection point allowing the sound output device to be worn about a body of a user by a lanyard attachable to the lanyard connection point;
• wherein the housing is mechanically attachable to the speech generating system.

A wearable sound output device for use with a speech generating system comprising:

• a sound output speaker;
• a wireless module permitting the wearable sound output device to wirelessly communicate with the speech generating system;
• a clip permitting the attachment of the sound output device near a head or neck area of a body of a user of the speech generating system, wherein an artificial voice generated by the sound output device is perceived to emanate from a mouth of the body of the user;
• wherein the artificial voice is generated by the sound output device receiving communication from the speech generating system and delivering sound generating signals to the sound output speaker.