Fonix Releases VoiceDial 2.0 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphones

[Jason Dunn]

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 http://forums.thoughtsmedia.com/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?

[Jason Dunn]

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 http://forums.thoughtsmedia.com/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?

[possmann]

How does this application compare with MS's Voice Command? Just curious as MS's is considerably more expensive....

[goofy166]

I use 1.0 in my car all the time. Its nice when it recognizes but it still has trouble with some names. Sometimes it doesn't understand the Quit command; you have to yell at it. There are other little issues. From the list of improvements none seem that compelling, what I want it better sensitivity and more intelligent parsing.

[Jerry Raia]

Wont install on my i600. Maybe its time to change carriers. I'm getting sick of things not working with this phone.