Becker Traffic Pro with SVOX Text-to-Speech
Today, Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH officially announced that they now deploy speech output solutions provided by Zurich-based SVOX for their after-market product Becker Traffic Pro. In fact, by combining Harman/Becker's proprietary premium speech recognition software with SVOX TTS they are aiming to bring the final breakthrough for in-car speech dialog systems. So, not only can you hear "Turn Left at Maple Street", but you'd be able to tell the device to "Navigate Home".
Only a limited number of GPS units have Text-to-speech. This equipment has that capability to dynamically read information like SMS messages and emails via speech synthesis software.
On top of that, speech recognition significantly increases the safety and comfort of in-car navigation and infotainment systems. In particular, complex data input procedures, such as dialing a phone number or selecting a destination, can be performed while keeping your hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road.
Text-to-speech products enhance in-car speech dialog systems. They add an improved interaction and ensure the most flexibility for the conversion of dynamic information. Harman/Becker's navigation system Becker Traffic Pro was the first after-market product to feature a comprehensive speech dialog system including a complete destination entry dialog. For this product as well as for selected OEM systems, Harman/Becker will deploy SVOX Automotive TTS.
Automotive speech output solutions based on TTS will become a standard within the next few years comments Volker Jantzen, CEO of SVOX. Harman/Becker's innovative activities in the field of speech dialog systems have been acclaimed for years. We look forward to bolster this expertise with our own speech output solutions.
In addition to the security aspect, improving the usability of the extensive on-board system functions is also a convincing argument for the deployment of speech technology. Experts regard speech technology as an important innovation driver for future infotainment and communication systems. In the future, speech technology will enable new, interactive in-car applications such as reading incoming emails and SMS as well as traffic messages. Most likely, these functions will soon be included in premium segment car lines.
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Posted by Scott Martin at March 3, 2006 4:34 PM
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