Toyota Motor Corporation Selects Nuance to Speech-Enable Japanese Telematics Service Offering

    MENLO PARK, Calif. & TOKYO--Oct. 22, 2002--Japanese drivers will soon be able to access a wide variety of information and services via Toyota's new telematics solution, G-Book. Powered by speech recognition software from Nuance , the speech software experts, G-Book provides hands-free access to data, music, and other information from in-car terminals, PCs, and mobile devices -- all via simple voice commands.
    Toyota is the world's third largest automobile manufacturer, and its G-Book service is part of the company's strategic thrust into the telematics market. Nuance partner, Buzzhits Co., Ltd., developed the G-Book speech application. The initial pilot service will be available in Japan starting in November 2002.

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    Nuance is the speech software expert. Nuance speech recognition, voice authentication and text-to-speech products enable people to access information and services anytime, anywhere, and from any phone. And the Company's comprehensive service offerings simplify the delivery of speech solutions. In markets around the world, leading carriers and corporations -- including British Airways, Nomura Securities, OnStar, Sprint PCS, United Parcel Service, Vodafone, and many more -- work with Nuance to reduce costs, increase customer satisfaction and retention, create new sources of revenue and improve security. Nuance is headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif. and has offices around the world. For more information, visit www.nuance.com or call 888/NUANCE-8.

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