Finally, a listener: cars begin adopting voice recognition that understands you.(Automotive speech technology)

From: Design News | Date: February 27, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Voice recognition technology is broadening its reach, addressing the challenges of the harsh automotive environment with systems that attempt to understand what drivers want. As vendors focus on this high-volume market, they are also making voice recognition systems that are more conversational, understanding meaning instead of requiring specific commands.

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Voice is considered an important control option for vehicles as drivers bring in more portable consumer products, adding to the driver distraction problem. As legislators mandate hands-free ...

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