Fonix Hands Free Phone Solution Demonstrated at the Telematics Detroit 2004 Conference
SALT LAKE CITY--May 25, 2004--| Extended Systems will demonstrate Fonix speech interface for vehicle telematics |
Fonix(R) Corp. (OTC BB: FNIX), an industry leader in delivering conversational speech solutions to consumer systems and devices for everyday use, announces that Extended Systems (ESI) will demonstrate the Fonix Hands Free Phone Solution for automobiles in their booth at the fourth annual Telematics Detroit Conference, May 25, 2004-26, 2004.
Extended Systems will demonstrate Fonix's speech interface running on a Motorola 5200 demonstration board. The Fonix Hands Free Phone Solution demo, which includes Bluetooth(TM) technology running under QNX OS, allows drivers to make mobile phone calls via a convenient, safe speech interface. With the Fonix solution, there's no need for drivers to take their hands off the wheel to scroll through phone menus.
The Hands Free Phone Solution is a component of Fonix AutoSuite, which works as a natural voice interface inside a car for conveniently and safely controlling and managing systems like navigation, climate control, Internet access, multimedia systems and mobile phone access. Fonix AutoSuite is available for a license and per-unit royalty fee to automotive manufacturers, Tier-one suppliers and system integrators.
"The integration of ESI's Car SDK, a second generation telematics application that has been tested with the leading Bluetooth cell phones and has a common API for the Handsfree and Headset Profiles, will greatly decrease the amount of development time for automotive suppliers," said Brad Reid, ESI national sales manager. "The Extended Systems Car SDK provides the underlying Bluetooth protocol stack that enables the Fonix speech recognition software."
"The Fonix solution offers a fantastic opportunity for auto manufacturers to increase driver satisfaction and safety," said John Oelfke, vice president of Fonix Embedded Speech Solutions. "Cell phone use while driving is on the rise; however, using the phone can jeopardize safety, and drivers need more convenient access to their phone than scrolling through menus and pushing buttons. Fonix AutoSuite for automobiles is a robust speech interface that provides the convenience drivers demand, without compromising safety."
About Extended Systems
Extended Systems provides Bluetooth, IrDA, and SyncML SDKs, which enable hardware manufacturers to reduce development costs and shorten time to market. The company has more than 400 design wins with companies such as Visteon, Motorola, Johnson Controls, Sony Ericsson, and Hewlett-Packard. Founded in 1984, Extended Systems has offices and subsidiaries in the United States and worldwide. For more information call 541-758-6123, ext. 18, or visit the company's Web site at www.extendedsystems.com.
About Fonix
Fonix Corp. is an industry leader in delivering conversational speech solutions to consumer systems and devices for everyday use. Manufacturers and developers incorporate Fonix's award-winning technology to provide their customers with an easy, convenient, and reliable user experience. Fonix currently offers voice technology for mobile/wireless devices; computer telephony systems; game consoles, toys and appliances; the assistive market and automobiles. Fonix recently acquired LecStar Telecom Inc., a rapidly growing Atlanta-based regional provider of integrated communications services to businesses and consumers. LecStar offers a full array of wireline voice, data, long distance and Internet services to business and residential customers throughout BellSouth's Southeastern operating territory. LecStar's solid customer base offers a unique direct marketing and distribution channel for Fonix speech technologies and solutions. Visit www.fonix.com for an introduction to Fonix's complete suite of speech solutions, or contact a Fonix representative at 801-553-6600 and say "Sales."
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