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February 13, 2007

Nuance Adds Speech to Smartphones

By Stefania Viscusi, TMCnet Assistant Editor

 

Just when you thought smartphones couldn't possibly get any 'smarter', Nuance (News - Alert) Communications has added an additional element, Speech technology to the phones so they are now able to recognize voice commands and operate without needing to touch the keypad.
 
Two separate announcements made today announced the availability of Nuance Voice Control to speech-enable both the BlackBerry (News - Alert) Pearl from Research In Motion and Palm Treo smartphones.
 
Speech offers a natural interface for interacting with mobile devices and allows for more functionality. The addition of speech capabilities also offers mobile professionals more productivity while on the go, and enhances the devices for a hands free, more controlled user experience.
 
Using the service, Palm Treo users will be able to speak email and text messages for contacts, search the web, call contacts and create calendar entries by using their voice and a speech enabled interface offered by the service.
 
BlackBerry users will also be offered these capabilities as well as the ability to voice control of their MP3player and control BlackBerry Maps for enhanced driving directions, among other functionalities.
 
"Palm has engineered a significant move forward in mobile computing by delivering a lightweight and stylish-yet powerful- device that meets the needs of consumers, mobile professionals and businesses. In addition to making it faster and easier for Palm users to access information on the go, we are working with Palm for specialized applications in key vertical markets such as law enforcement databases and patient record keeping systems for the healthcare field," commented Michael Thompson, vice president and general manager, search and communications, Nuance.
 
 
"The BlackBerry Pearl is a feature-rich handset in a small, elegant package. Speech is a natural interface and the Nuance Voice Control service compliments the BlackBerry Pearl's intuitive user interface by delivering additional voice access to key handset functionality," also commented Thompson in a separate statement.
 
The solutions functionality is currently being demonstrated at the 3GSM (News - Alert) World Congress 2007 in Barcelona Spain.
 
 
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Stefania Viscusi is an established writer and avid reader. To see more of her articles, please visit Stefania Viscusi’s columnist page.
 





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