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Monday, August 15, 2005

i-mate To Offer Fonix Voice Dial on Devices

Posted by Mike Temporale in "NEWS" @ 01:30 PM

http://www.wirelessdevnet.com/news/2005/aug/15/news1.html
"The Fonix Speech Group, an operating division of Fonix(R) Corp., today announces an agreement with i-mate(TM), the specialists in Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(TM) device solutions and supportive applications. i-mate(TM) will offer Fonix speech-activated dialing solutions, Fonix VoiceDial(TM) and Fonix VoiceCentral(TM), as downloadable software packages at www.clubimate.com -- the i-mate(TM) device-owner dedicated Web site -- and as bundled software packages to corporate accounts. Fonix receives unit royalty fees from i-mate(TM) for each download or bundled package sold. "This agreement with Fonix furthers i-mate's strategy to meet our customers' needs in providing them with state-of-the-art technology solutions," said Michael Cavey, general manager of content at i-mate."

There's no mention of when Fonix will be made available to existing i-mate customers, or when they will begin to pre-load it on devices. I know some of you have used Fonix and have been really impressed by it. So, I can only see this as good news for an i-mate owner. :D

Tags: offer, devices, fonix, voice, i-mate, dial

Friday, August 6, 2004

Fonix Introduces VoiceIn 4.0 SE - Speech Recognition SDK

Posted by Kris Kumar in "DEVELOPER" @ 01:00 PM

http://www.fonix.com/page.cfm?name=news&id=1491
"Fonix Corporation, an innovative communications and technology company providing integrated telecommunications services and value-added speech technologies, announces the newest version of our proprietary automatic speech recognition (ASR) SDK. Fonix VoiceIn� 4.0 SE (Standard Edition) is immediately available to developers looking to implement cutting-edge ASR-driven applications to devices and products."

The Speech Recognition SDK which is compatible with Smartphones and Pocket PCs, will enable the next generation of hands free software to recognize voice commands. Voice recognition for mobile devices makes sense, but the current implementations are mostly limited to dialing phone numbers. Which is often easier to do the regular way. I can't wait for the day when all the mobile apps have not only some kind of speech recognition but can also speak back to me. I want to be able to say "Open Inbox..Read New Mails", while driving my car. 8) For now, I hope the pricing/licensing model is convenient for the ISVs, to quickly adopt this technology. What do you think, are voice recognition and speech capabilities worth the hype? Or do you think it is cumbersome? And what about the social implications, people talking on the phones in a subway is bad enough, and thanks to this technology we will be bothered by people 'talking to' the phone.

Tags: fonix, introduces, speech, recognition, voicein

Thursday, May 6, 2004

Fonix Releases VoiceDial 2.0 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphones

Posted by Jason Dunn in "SOFTWARE" @ 10:00 AM

http://www.fonix.com/page.cfm?name=news&id=1480
"Fonix� Corporation, an industry leader in delivering conversational speech solutions to consumer systems and devices for everyday use, announces the release of Fonix VoiceDial� 2.0, the most intuitive, user-friendly speech interface software solution for mobile phones. Original design manufacturers (ODMs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can license VoiceDial for a per-unit royalty fee. End users may download the software for $15.95 at www.fonix.com.

...� Customers may now choose from multiple languages including English, German, French and Spanish.

� Version 2.0�s support for both TTS and recorded prompts allows users to choose the most efficient and intelligible interface for their device.

� This upgraded version supports screen rotation (either Landscape or Portrait display) for added convenience.

� The VoiceDial 2.0 user interface is scalable for optimal device screen size.

� Users can minimize the interface so that it does not obscure information on the screen.

� Users can use their voice to access contacts on the device�s SIM card as well as in their Contacts list.

� Support for TTS on Smartphone devices. (Previously, the Smartphone version only allowed for recorded prompts, now TTS increases the usability for Smartphone users.)"

I've never been a big user of voice diallers, but this looks like a solid improvement to their product. Any Fonix VoiceDail users out there? Does 2.0 sound like it will address the shortcomings of 1.0?

Tags: windows, pocket, mobile, smartphones, fonix, voicedial, releases

Thursday, July 17, 2003

Fonix VoiceDial Now Supports Smartphone

Posted by Robert Levy in "NEWS" @ 10:34 AM

http://www.fonix.com/page.cfm?name=product_fonix_voicedial&ID=14
"Fonix VoiceDial is a totally interactive, hands-free software application that enables you to place calls by number or by contact. Simply speak the number or name to call, and VoiceDial does the rest. It's that easy!

Best of all, there's no voice training required. VoiceDial puts the power of speech into phone dialing with minimal user demands � in the car, at home, in the office � anytime you want a better, safer and easier way to dial your contacts."

I installed this and played around with it for a bit - it's a very impressive. The fact that it works right away is amazing. The first time you run it, it takes a few seconds to scan your contacts list and then you're ready to go - no special setup or training! We'll be doing a full review of this app soon, but I can already tell that this is going to be another must-have.

Here's the my favorite part - we're giving away 5 to registered readers! You can get the free trial version right here or purchase the Smartphone version from Fonix here for $14.95.

Tags: smartphone, fonix, voicedial, supports
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