Andrea Electronics' Automobile Microphone Certified For Use With Windows(R) CE
5 January 1999
Andrea Electronics' Automobile Microphone Certified For Use With Windows(R) CE
Andrea Autoarray(TM) Compatible With Microsoft Windows(R) CE Platform,
Which Powers Autopc(TM) Platform
MELVILLE, N.Y., Jan. 4 -- Andrea Electronics Corporation
(Amex: AND) announced today that Microsoft Corp. has certified the Andrea
AutoArray(TM) for use with the Microsoft Windows CE(R) operating system.
Windows CE is a highly scalable, optimized system designed to power a broad
range of information devices, such as the Clarion AutoPC(TM). The technology
and design of the Andrea AutoArray allows automobile PC users to achieve
superior levels of voice input clarity for optimal speech recognition
performance. By eliminating noises caused by wind, road and engine hum, air
conditioning or passengers' conversations, the Andrea AutoArray provides the
ultimate speech clarity solution. The AutoArray will be used in all Microsoft
AutoPC demonstrations at the 1999 International Consumer Electronics Show
(CES), taking place Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nev.
"The Andrea AutoArray maximizes the performance of command and control
voice applications for in-car computing, enhancing the performance of Windows
CE and the AutoPC platform. This solution offers easy, safe and efficient
access to information," said Perry Lee, AutoPC product manager at Microsoft
Corp.
"Microsoft's support for the Andrea AutoArray demonstrates the confidence
that industry leaders have in our high-end technologies," said Douglas J.
Andrea, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of Andrea Electronics. "We believe that DSDA
technology enhances speech-driven, emerging market products incorporating
Microsoft Windows CE, such as the Clarion AutoPC, and we are excited that
Microsoft continues its long-standing support of Andrea's technologies."
Andrea AutoArray -- Digital Super Directional Array (DSDA(TM))
Technology at Work
DSDA(TM) microphone technology is the first technology to achieve Adaptive
Beamforming and Active Noise Cancellation in a far-field capacity, where the
speaker is located at a distance from the microphone. DSDA technology
utilizes unique software algorithms to focus an acoustic acceptance beam on
the speaker's voice and cancel other sounds that are generated outside of the
beam. The result is a high quality voice signal that ensures the most
accurate performance of speech recognition applications. The new Andrea
AutoArray is a far-field microphone solution incorporating DSDA technology
that is designed specifically for use with car phones and automobile PCs,
including the Clarion AutoPC. The capabilities behind this powerful new
microphone technology and array product are anticipated to enable a whole new
driving experience, allowing for easy, safe and efficient in-vehicle
computing.
Andrea Electronics Corporation designs, develops and manufactures audio
technologies and equipment for applications incorporating natural language
interfaces. The Company's patented Active Noise Reduction (ANR) earphone,
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) near-field microphone and patented Digital
Super Directional Array (DSDA(TM)) and patent-pending Directional Finding and
Tracking Array (DFTA(TM)) far-field microphone technologies continue to be
incorporated into a wide range of audio products to eliminate background noise
and ensure the optimum performance of voice applications. Applications for
the Company's technologies include: speech recognition programs, Internet
telephony, video/audio conferencing, automobile PCs, home automation systems,
hand-held devices and multiplayer online games, among others. OEM and
software publisher customers and strategic partners of Andrea Electronics'
include: Intel Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, IBM Corporation, Lernout &
Hauspie Speech Products, Dragon Systems, Lotus Development Corporation, NEC,
Mpath, Multitude, IDT, HyperGraphics, ILINC, ViA Inc., Conversational
Computing Corporation and iSight, among others.
This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words
"anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans,"
"seeks," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to
identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of
future performance and involve matters that are subject to certain risks,
uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including
economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors, that may
affect the business and prospects of Andrea Electronics Corporation (the
"Company"). The Company cautions investors about the following significant
factors, which, among others, have in some cases affected the Company's actual
results and are in the future likely to affect the Company's actual results
and could cause them to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements: the rate at which Andrea Anti-Noise, DSDA, DFTA
and other Andrea technologies are accepted in the marketplace; the
competitiveness of Andrea Anti-Noise, DSDA, DFTA and other Andrea products in
terms of technical specifications, quality, price, reliability and service;
the sufficiency of the Company's funds for research and development, marketing
and general and administrative expenses; infringement and other disputes
relating to patents and other intellectual property rights held or licensed by
the Company or third parties; and the Company's continuing ability to enter
and maintain collaborative relationships with other manufacturers, software
authoring and publishing companies, and distributors. These and other similar
factors are discussed under the heading "Certain Factors that May Affect
Future Results" included in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K and in the Company's Annual Report to stockholders, and in
documents subsequently filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
"Andrea Anti-Noise," "DSDA" and "DFTA" are trademarks of Andrea
Electronics Corporation or an Andrea Electronics Corporation subsidiary.
"Windows CE" is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
"Clarion AutoPC" is a trademark of Clarion Corporation of America.