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Growth in mobile and cloud-based speech recognition fueling embedded speech technologies
– December 2011
Todd Mozer, Embedded Computing Design ... The ease of speaking a command as opposed to typing it is not only boosting demand for and investment in cloud-based voice search processing, but also creating the need for embedded speech technologies...Embedded speech is the only solution that enables speech control and input when access to the cloud is unavailable...in the recently introduced Galaxy SII Android phone, Samsung's Voice Talk utilizes Sensory's TrulyHandsfree Voice Control, an embedded speech technology, to activate the phone with the words "Hey Galaxy."....
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How to Get a Siri-Like Personal Assistant on Your Android Phone for Free
– October 2011
Alan Henry, lifehacker.com ... "The Most Hands-Free: Vlingo…Vlingo's strongest suit is that you can tell it to start listening as soon as you open the app, and when you enter Vlingo's "in-car" mode, you can say "Hey Vlingo," out loud and the app will accept commands. So Which Is the Best If we could only suggest one, Vlingo is… the one with the best hands-free and speech-to-speech functionality."
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Voice-activated iPhone could snarl laws on drivers' texting
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October 26, 2011
Maggie Clark, McClatchy-Tribune News Service ... Siri is not the only voice-activated application available to drivers. Similar applications, including Vlingo and Sensory, can be downloaded to cell phones...Dave Grannan, CEO of Vlingo, says...he believes technology will do more to make drivers' actions safer than trying to ban people from doing certain things. "We need laws that mandate safe technology solutions, not laws that are going to be simply ignored by people...
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Digital assistants have to understand what users mean not just what they say –
October 26, 2011
LuAnn LaSalle via The Canadian Press ... "Will a digital personal assistant ever be able to respond more like a real person on a smartphone or computer? "I don't know a what point we will get it as good as a human," said Todd Mozer, CEO of U.S.-based Sensory, Inc.
ABI Research analyst Michael Morgan said "...That's the promise of speech recognition. That's where we want to get, where you can have a full on back-and-forth conversation.""
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TECH TRENDS: Front-end voice activation improves auto safety
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October 20, 2011
Todd Mozer, Sensory ... The car is a challenging environment for speech recognizers.... Recent advances by Sensory with the TrulyHandsfree Voice Control technology make buttons unnecessary. The TrulyHandsfree solution is robust to noise, small in footprint and power consumption, accurate in responding when spoken to, and fast in response time....Several major hurdles were overcome in creating the Stage 1 recognition system. A new probabilistic-based model allows the recognition to work effectively even with the radio on, windows down, and motor noise. ....advancements in noise-robust technology and deciphering 'meaning' will continue to fuel the utility of speech technologies in car...
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Apple's Siri has Rival in Sensory – October 9, 2011
John P. Mello, PCWorld ... "Among the features of the new iPhone 4S, which should start reaching consumers' hands this week, is a baked-in personal assistant app called Siri. The software uses speech recognition, artificial intelligence, and tight integration to the phone's built-in apps to create a "personal assistant" to perform a multitude of tasks for you. As powerful as Siri is, however, a speech recognition product made by a company called Sensory, Inc. may outshine Apple's offering in the long run." "It's amazing," Michael Morgan, a mobile devices analyst with ABI Research in New York City, tells PC World. "They've used some kind of black magic so you can have your phone in your pocket in a noisy environment and issue voice commands."
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The promise of a truly voice activated world: How real is it – August 3, 2011
Ryan Kim via GigaOM ... "We increasingly have so much data stored in the cloud and on our devices that it makes sense to also tap tools like voice to get at that. Achieving that future involves a lot of progress including the work being done by Sensory. I, for one, can’t wait to do less button pressing and more voice activating."
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Sensory Announces TrulyHandsfree Voice Control 2.0 for Natural and Accurate Voice User Interfaces – August 3, 2011
Carolyn J. Johnson, TMCNet Contributor ... "Accuracy apprehensions have prevented mass acceptance of voice trigger technology....TrulyHandsfree 2.0 has proven to constantly and precisely react in loud settings and has reduced false fires by 60% compared to the TrulyHandsfree 1.0 which was by then known as the industry’s best performing key word spotting technology."
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 SpeechTech Magazine 2011 Star Performers – July 1, 2011
News Editor Leonard Klie ... “[Star Performers] have all realized the true benefit of speech technologies is the ability to communicate while not being tethered to a computer or landline phone. Whether they’re used behind the wheel of a car, while walking around town, or while staring at a television in the living room, the speech technologies being recognized this year have given rise not only to a world of mobility but also to a multimodal environment in which voice is just one way to access information, goods, and services."
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Voice Recognition in Mobile – November 24, 2010
J. Gerry Purdy, Ph.D, Principal Analyst with MobileTrax - "I recently had a briefing update with Todd Mozer of Sensory that has developed a low power logic...that enables voice recognition to be available always and eliminates having to take the time to begin the voice processing application."
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BlueAnt T1 Bluetooth Headset Review – June 17, 2010
CNET'S Editors' Review by Nicole Lee- "The BlueAnt T1 is a durable and rugged headset with a great voice user interface."
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BlueAnt S4 Bluetooth Car Speaker Review – June 4, 2010
infoSync review by Mike Perlman- "Driving while texting and driving while calling lead to very bad things, and that's why we're glad the BlueAnt S4 has finally hit the market."
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BlueAnt S4: Look! No hands while talking on the phone – June 3, 2010
ComputerWorld/NetworkWorld Opinion Article by Keith Shaw- "The speech recognition [on the S4] is very good; you don't necessarily need to enunciate perfectly, as long as you say the right commands (or come close)."
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BlueAnt S4 hands-free voice controlled car speakerphone – May 25, 2010
CNET Review by Antuan Goodwin - "The Bottom Line: The BlueAnt S4 delivers good call quality and, with its voice trigger system, increased vehicle safety."
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The new, true handfree BlueAnt S4 – May 20, 2010
TopSpeed Review by Alexander Millet- "The signature voice-activated technology makes it easy to leave your eyes where they should be…on the road."
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BlueAnt S4 Car Speakerphone Promotes Safer Driving – May 18, 2010
HotHardware Review by Paul Lilly- "It's text messaging while behind the wheel that really frightens us. Here too the S4 has you covered. Press a button, say "Start SafeReader," and the S4 will then read aloud all incoming SMS messages and email. Groovy!"
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The BlueAnt S4 Listens and Responds – May 17, 2010
SpeechTek Magazine Article- "For the first time, drivers can...make and receive calls and access information using only their voice. All a user has to do is say the hands-free trigger phrase: "BlueAnt, speak to me," and the S4 will be ready for voice commands."
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Hello, Moshi: a voice controlled alarm clock – January 21, 2010
CrunchGear Product Review by Scott Merrill ... "I’ve been wondering how long it’ll be before we start talking to all our appliances and gadgets, just like the gang on Star Trek talks to their computers....Today we’re one step closer to that golden Utopia, with Moshi, the voice controlled alarm clock."
Moshi Gets Extensive Press Coverage in 2009
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Review: BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Headset – August 18, 2009
WMExperts Review by George Ponder ... "Voice commands have made life a lot easier...The feature that sells the Q1 is that it is controlled by voice commands as opposed to button sequences...the voice commands makes using the Q1 almost effortless. I have to admit that using the voice command on the Q1 made me grin and say "cool" several times."
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Electronista: BlueAnt Q1 BlueTooth Headset Review – August 2, 2009
Product Review by Mark Elias ... "The Q1’s signature feature is, of course, its ability to recognize voice commands instead of depending on button press...It's not often that companies will try an ambitious feature like extensive voice control and have it work, but here it does...the voice control truly works."
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Apple, Macintosh, iPods and iPhone News: BlueAnt provides one of the first voice controlled Bluetooth headsets." – August 2, 2009
MacNN Review by Mark Elias ... "(Voice commands) are simple and more often much easier than either on-headset buttons or else the phone itself…With no codes or passwords to enter, it couldn’t be easier. We like it."
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BlueAnt V1 Voice Control Headset: A Bluetooth headset that talks to you thanks to the BlueGenie voice interface – July 22, 2009
Good Gear Guide Review by Ross Catanzariti ... "The V1 Bluetooth headset manages to improve on even the best mobile phone accessories that have passed through our Test Centre, with an intuitive voice control system and excellent sound quality. BlueAnt's V1 Voice Control Bluetooth headset possesses the finest voice recognition user interface we've seen."
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Wolverton: Speech-recognition technology is rapidly improving – July 21, 2009
Article by Mercury News Columnist by Troy Wolverton ... "Maybe I watched too much "Star Trek" when I was younger, but I love the idea of being able to command things in my house or in my car by talking to them....if speech recognition advocates are to be believed, the science fiction world of widespread and well-functioning voice-controlled devices and appliances is finally just around the corner."
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Review: BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset – July 4, 2009
Mobility Today Review by by Michael Herald ... ""The voice interface on the Q1 is quite nice. There is no need to go through a voice recognition tutorial because the Q1 recognizes your voice right away...I really like the BlueAnt Q1 and can recommend it to anyone that is looking for a nice hands-free solution."
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BlueAnt Q1 Review and User Opinions – June 29, 2009
Digital Trends Review by Nick Mokey ... "[The BlueAnt Q1] voice recognition works quite admirably for a headset that requires no learning...the smooth voice recognition lends it an ease of use that’s hard to beat."
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BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset Review – June 23, 2009
Review by I4UNews Columnist Shane McGlaun ... "The coolest feature of the Q1 is the voice control technology... Overall, the BlueAnt Q1 is one of the easiest to use Bluetooth headsets I have tested."
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BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset Phone Review – May 20, 2009
PC World Review by Aoife M. McEvoy ... "The Q1‘s integrated voice control is one of this headset's greatest features. The voice-controlled interface feels a bit like having my own Jeeves to handle calls--and I like it."
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Hands-on: BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth headset [review] – May 20, 2009
ZDNet Review by Andrew Nusca & Jennifer Bergen ... "Voice-activated manipulation is the Q1's signature feature, and it's a pretty neat trick... The Q1 understood me 98 percent of the time, which is impressive with consideration to how brief the initial setup is."
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The Top Five Bluetooth Headsets You Can Buy--BlueAnt Q1 At A Glance – May 11, 2009
Review by PCMag.com editor Jamie Lendino ... " [The Q1] is a sharp little headset with an impressive voice-controlled user interface...The Q1 moves the bar forward for BlueAnt."
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Network World 2008 Gift Guide: BlueAnt V1 Voice Control Headset – November 10, 2008
Network World article by Keith Shaw ... "I would give this headset five stars just for its amazing setup process, in which a voice inside the headset guides you through the Bluetooth pairing process on your cell phone. Never before have I been able to pair a Bluetooth headset to my cell phone as fast as I did with the V1....If you've tried a lot of Bluetooth headsets and have been frustrated with them, it's time to step up and try the V1."
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Product Review: BlueAnt V1 Bluetooth Headset – November 5, 2008
treocentral review by Justin DeJarnette ... "The best thing about the BlueGenie interface is how well it works. I have a voice-activated speakerphone that has many of these same functions, but the voice recognition is terrible. It’s so bad, in fact, that the voice activation is practically useless.....With the BlueGenie interface, there is no such frustration. The voice recognition is surprisingly smooth and effective
...I can’t recommend it enough.
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 cnet BlueAnt V1 Review – September 5, 2008
cnet.com--reviewed by Nicole Lee ... "“….an incredibly intuitive "voice user interface" that is a snap to use. Not only that, but we also think a voice-controlled headset like this is especially useful in areas with hands-free calling laws, since you can make and answer calls with just your voice."
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BlueAnt Bluetooth Headset Responds to Voice Commands – August 26, 2008
U.S. News & World Report--Dave's Download Blog by Dave LaGesse ... "The V1 shines most, frankly, in managing itself. Other Bluetooth headsets require multiple button pushes and counting LED flashes to know what's happening—if the headset is ready to link with a cellphone, for example...The voice-response system, called BlueGenie and made by a company called Sensory, is surprisingly accurate for such a small device. It's better than the voice system in my Blackberry phone."
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Review: A $130 phone headset helpfully talks back – August 26, 2008
Associated Press article by Peter Svensson ... V1 with BlueGenie is “…a useful advance for an industry that's been focused on everything except ease of use.
[Typical headsets have]... a user interface is as cryptic as an alien artifact...[V1 with BlueGenie is] the first headset that, by comparison, is clearly from Planet Earth.” |
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BlueAnt's Bluetooth Headset Takes Your Voice Commands – August 26, 2008
Top Tech News article by Jennifer LeClaire ... "The BlueAnt V1 is a fully voice-controlled Bluetooth headset, embedding voice technology into the BlueAnt V1's headset itself. The BlueAnt V1 has voice-dial capabilities as well as the ability to control all Bluetooth headset functions. "The intuitive voice interface not only appeals to technology power Relevant Products/Services users, but also first-time Bluetooth headset users looking for a simple yet effective hands-free solution." |
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BlueAnt V1 Voice Control Bluetooth Headset Review – August 26, 2008
slashgear.com - article by Vincent Nguyen ... “What’s revolutionary about the BlueAnt V1 is the BlueGenie voice control engine. Nothing else on the market can come close to it, and that’s backed up with sound quality that’s the equal of Aliph’s Jawbone 2 …. what we can say with far more certainty is that the V1 is one of a kind…it’s the voice control that eventually gives the V1 the edge.” |
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iLounge Review: BlueAnt V1 Voice Control Bluetooth Headset – August 26, 2008
iLounge - review by Jeremy Horowitz ... “BlueAnt has added a substantially impressive new voice prompt and recognition feature called BlueGenie...V1 generally does such a good job with voice recognition and prompting that inexperienced users will find it an absolute breeze to use.” |
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Review of the BlueAnt V1 Bluetooth Headset with voice control – August 26, 2008
mobileburn.com - article by Michelle Ruhfass ... “Functionality-wise, the V1 is spot on and offers a fantastic voice interface system that never revealed any hiccups during our testing”…….“Overall the Blueant V1 is an innovative headset that we welcome with open arms to the Bluetooth market. From its very impressive audio and sound quality to its voice commanded control system, the V1 is a truly handsfree handset and comes up a winner. The Blueant V1 races to the forefront of innovation and uniqueness and earns itself a "Highly Recommended" rating.” |
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BlueAnt V1 headset- your iPhone's new best friend – August 25, 2008
jkOnTheRun.com - article by James Kendrick ... "BlueAnt is stepping up with the first Bluetooth headset that puts voice command on the headset itself for use with phones that don't have that capability. Can you say iPhone? I knew you could." |
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Bluetooth Speaks to Me – July 24, 2008
bluetooth.com - article by Todd Mozer ... To mark the 10th birthday of Bluetooth technology, Sensory's CEO discusses the intersection of Bluetooth and speech technologies and how his company is taking hands-free to a new level with voice controlled Bluetooth headsets - perfect timing for all the new Bluetooth users complying with recent hands-free legislation. |
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Innotech Intros Voice-Control Device For iPods – June 25, 2008
twice.com - article by Lisa Johnston ... The Accenda Voice Control for iPod enables users to adjust the volume, play a song, stop play, skip track, go to the previous track, rewind or replay a song. |
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Dream Suite - Inside the Hotel Room of Tomorrow – June 17, 2008
msnbc.com - article Rob Lovitt ... Take a tour of the latest in guestroom technology...When you’re ready to hit the sack, wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to fiddle with an alarm clock? |
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Best Cell Phone Accessory of CTIA Wireless 2008-BlueAnt V1 Voice Controlled Headset – April 3, 2008
laptopmag.com - blog entry by Joanna Stern ... One of the downfalls of Bluetooth headsets are the button pushes and holds required to pair and control these miniscule devices. The BlueAnt V1 is different... |
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"Look, GOOG-411 Users, No Hands!" – March 17, 2008
eWeek.com - Article by Clint Boulton... Looking for a Starbucks near a remote office in Boise? Dial no more. Simply speak into a Bluetooth headset and GOOG-411 will reply. |
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"Bluetooth Headsets Get Prettier, Brighter" – January 8, 2008
PCMag.com - Article by Sascha Segan... How do you like your Bluetooth? Would you like it good-looking, solar-powered, voice-activated or maybe just to sound beautifully clear? |
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"CES: Bluetooth SIG hits a landmark decade" – January 6, 2008
ComputerWorld.com - Article by Matt Hamblen... With 2 billion devices and counting, this technology is surely not dead... |
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"BlueAnt V1 Bluetooth Headset Listens To You and Talks Back" – January 3, 2008
MobileBurn.com - Review by Ricky Cadden... The BlueAnt V1 has an estimated 6 hours of talk time and includes an innovative tie/shirt clip, so that it is always handy... |
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"Sensory Announces New Time-Setting Technology
" – December 13, 2007
SpeechTech Magazine Online - by Lauren Shopp... Walking into Grandma’s house and seeing the VCR blinking 12:00 could soon be a thing of the past... |
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"Mom, the Machines Are Talking to Each Other Again" – October 31, 2007
Opinion by Ken Hardy in Electronic House ... Ok, it’s official. The home of the future really is a “smart” home. How smart? It will be able to talk..... |
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Bluetooth headsets to get speech recognition – September, 2007
EETimes Online – by Jack Shandle... CSR and Sensory have teamed up to provide speech recognition on Bluetooth headsets and car kits... |
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CSR puts speech recognition into Bluetooth chip – September, 2007
Electronics Weekly – by Richard Wilson... |
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"Do as I Say-The Need for Speech Technologies in BlueTooth Devices" – September, 2007
Incisor Magazine, page 8 – by Gemma Paris, CSR... Sensory's FluentSoft embedded speech recognition software ported to CSR’s BlueCore5-Multimedia chip. |
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Smart Latch Door Latching Sensor Developed by Savannah River National Laboratory – August, 2007
Design News – by Sean Snyder... New alarm/indicator uses VR Stamp to recognize acoustic signature. |
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Useful Voice Recognition Arrives – June, 2007
Electronic House – by Ben Hardy... "Sensory, Inc.'s latest speech recognition circuits bring reliable performance to speech-based devices.” |
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Embedded interface: talk is cheap – June, 2007
EDN – Embedded Webblog by Warren Webb... "I found the VR Stamp to be quite accurate.” |
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"Then and Now-Robots Who Listen" – September, 2006
Servo Magazine – by Tom Carroll... "I found the VR Stamp to be quite accurate.” |
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Innotech Releases SurfBoard Remote Control – September 12, 2006
Speech Technology Magazine – Unique Design Uses Sensory Chip |
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Hands-Free Appliance Differentiation – July, 2006
Appliance Magazine Online Article "Will voice control technology move from the toy industry into appliances?" |
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Jazz Up Consumer Products with Speech Recognition – June 22, 2006
Electronic Design Online Article with Erich Adams and Bill Teasley |
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San Jose Business Journal-Interview with CEO Todd Mozer – June 16, 2006
Keeping your core competencies from meltdown |
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Tech Closeup Profiles Sensory – March 30, 2006
"Tech Closeup" Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of Venture Funding |
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Voice-Activated Appliances by Daewoo Electronics Draw Attention at International Housewares Show – March 12, 2006
Sensory's Voice Recognition Technology Designed into Microwave Ovens and Washing Machines |
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Talking Avatars Exhibit Accurate Lip Synchronization for Wireless Applications
January 5, 2006
3Dmsg to bring three-dimensional talking avatars to wireless handsets for messaging and other applications |
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