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June 13, 2011
Speech Recognition Technology Delivered By Loquendo Can Extend the Value of Your Solutions
By Susan J. Campbell, TMCnet Contributing Editor
Speech recognition has evolved over the years to enable consumers throughout the marketplace to completely interact with a computer to make purchases, request service, participate in surveys and much more. Platforms can be configured according to specific dialects and even random interactions can be accurately interpreted to generate action.
Loquendo (News - Alert) (News - Alert) is a provider in this space offering speech recognition technology for a number of different applications. The company’s voice synthesis technology allows you to add a voice interface to all your applications on the desktop PC, Linux or MacOS platforms. Use of this technology to allow your clients to easily interact with your applications, emulating the sound of a true-to-life human voice.
The Loquendo TTS is offered in the multimedia profile in a variety of languages and voices, delivering the quality level you need, even when provided in the compact version. Loquendo’s synthesized voice can even emulate emotional intonation, can laugh or cry and offer other emotions as a result of a set of effects that will enable the user to leverage particularly effective expressions.
The Loquendo offering can also read text in other languages. And, as a result of the tools provided, it is also possible to mix voices and audio files to produce results that are always unique. The application for such capability can extend beyond standard use to add value for users with disabilities.
The synthesized voice extends the power of speech recognition to facilitate the inclusion of the elderly and the visually impaired. You can also enjoy more engaging applications and save on recording costs. The platform also allows you to rapidly update the audio files at any time, as well as maintain the same voice over time.
Loquendo’s TTS also allows you to create screen readers, and make your applications more accessible for the blind or visually impaired. In addition, you can easily enhance games and offer more interactive and effective eLearning solutions to extend the value of your current environment. When you add voice to your product, it will stand out and create a whole new experience for all your clients, helping to generate greater demand for your solutions.
Susan J. Campbell is a contributing editor for TMCnet and has also written for eastbiz.com. To read more of Susan’s articles, please visit her columnist page.
Edited by Jamie Epstein
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