SVOX Automotive Text-To-Speech Technology makes driving safer using Texas Instruments' DaVinciT Technology

ZURICH/FREISING, Nov. 26 -- Enhancing automotive infotainment systems with comprehensive embedded speech capabilities, SVOX AG today announced they have pushed the boundaries in navigation systems with the adoption of SVOX's text-to-speech (TTS) technology in Texas Instruments'(TI) DaVinciT technology processors. SVOX's TTS innovative technology allows text to be converted into speech through text analysis and voice synthesis, making travel safer and more efficient by adding advanced speech to navigation systems in automobiles.

TI and SVOX are working together to not only increase the safety of drivers, but are aiming to provide an efficient and stress free car ride with interactive in-car applications enabled by DaVinci technology and TTS technology-based speech output solutions.

A main challenge with navigation systems is that current systems use pre- recorded messages and when updating these systems with new recordings, different languages, software updates and new routes the process can be incredibly timely and expensive. Now, with the flexibility and programmability of DaVinci processors, SVOX is able to add advanced speech output capabilities to navigation systems that can automatically inform drivers of potential delays and traffic jams.

Pushing this technology even further in traditional navigational expectations, these new systems will be able to increase the safety of drivers by allowing the application to read incoming emails and text messages without drivers having to physically pick up a mobile phone or PDA.

TI and SVOX understand the need of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that require a seamless and timely transition to new digital signal processing (DSP) platforms. SVOX was able to port its automotive TTS technology to TI's DaVinci processors targeted for automotive applications in only two weeks. The implementation of TTS on this DSP-based processor provides improved performance while decreasing the impact of SVOX technology on the system operating speed so OEMs can deliver the highest quality devices to the end- customer.

The SVOX solution built on world-class TI process technology is taking navigation systems to the next level by utilizing TI's broad portfolio of tools, software and support. The two companies will work together to deliver more innovative solutions to the market. For more information, please visit www.ti.com/davinci

About SVOX AG

SVOX AG is the leading provider of embedded speech output solutions for the automotive and mobile device industries. The SVOX Text-to-Speech system, the company's signature product, is part of a full product suite of small, fast and multilingual applications that enable computers and other electronic devices to convert written text into natural-sounding and easily comprehensible speech. SVOX's focus on embedded speech allows for specifically optimized solutions, and its software architecture provides customers with a speech engine that can be easily tailored to their technical requirements and market needs.

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