05-06-2004, 06:00 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Fonix Releases VoiceDial 2.0 for Windows Mobile Pocket PC and Smartphones
"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?
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05-06-2004, 06:13 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
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All fine and good, and nice and cheap too, but where is the killer feature everyone is waiting for? Where is the voice dialling over bluetooth?
I know all about missing profiles etc, but thats nonsense. If one volunteer on his own time can write his own bluetooth software and make it available for free, why cant a company with a few paid for developers not do the same in a few weeks. Dont they know that they will have everyone who bought an XDA 2 immediately buying their software ( I certainly would, even if it was $30).
This looks rather like they are fiddling around the edges and doing the easy stuff, when the real problem still remains to be solved.
Surur
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05-06-2004, 06:19 PM
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Mystic
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Just having a read of their web site, and I found this amusing :
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Mark in NY - November 19, 2003
I have Voice Dial on my Samsung and LOVE IT! Even on the subway platforms of NYC it recognizes my voice commands. People stare all the time as I tell my phone what to do instead of pushing buttons! Thanks FONIX!
- Mark in NYC from New York City
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A trekkie if I ever seen one :lol:
Surur
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05-06-2004, 09:37 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Apr 2004
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yeah, this is great and all, but what about those of us who have an almost full-featured iPAQ 41xx, a bluetooth compatible phone, and just want to integrate them. Hell, I would be happy just being able to touch a contact on the ipaq, and have it dial the phone number on my T616, so that I can use my hands-free kit with the phone. HOW HARD CAN THIS BE TO DO!???!?!
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05-06-2004, 09:52 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,186
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Originally Posted by Surur
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Mark in NY - November 19, 2003
I have Voice Dial on my Samsung and LOVE IT! Even on the subway platforms of NYC it recognizes my voice commands. People stare all the time as I tell my phone what to do instead of pushing buttons! Thanks FONIX!
- Mark in NYC from New York City
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A trekkie if I ever seen one :lol: |
My guess is that the staring was the result of him giving voice commands in KLINGON. :mrgreen:
Back on topic now. I wonder how this stacks up against Voice Command...
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05-07-2004, 06:24 AM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 544
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Originally Posted by dpixel8
yeah, this is great and all, but what about those of us who have an almost full-featured iPAQ 41xx, a bluetooth compatible phone, and just want to integrate them. Hell, I would be happy just being able to touch a contact on the ipaq, and have it dial the phone number on my T616, so that I can use my hands-free kit with the phone. HOW HARD CAN THIS BE TO DO!???!?!
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Not hard at all. I do that now with my iPAQ 5450 and T616. Just try out the latest version of Agenda Fusion. And yes, I can dial the number with the iPAQ and talk through my Bluetooth headset. No need to touch the phone.
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