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VoiceSignal Launches Continuous Speak-to-Text Dictation Application for Selected S60 Devices
Written by VoiceSignal
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
VoiceSignal, the global leader in mobile voice technology solutions, has announced the release of "VoiceMode 2.0", the world's first continuous dictation solution for mobile handsets. Regardless of whether users have been text messaging for years or have never sent a text message before, VoiceMode makes creating a text message as simple as speaking into the phone.
VoiceMode 2.0 now Available for Commercial Download
VoiceMode 2.0 is an easy to use text input method that lets users create text messages by saying what they want rather than having to use the keypad. In addition to creating messages, VoiceMode 2.0 allows users to enter text into any text based application on the phone that uses text entry, including: SMS, MMS, email, notes, calendar, and office documents, simply by using their voice.
Users can launch VoiceMode 2.0 from any text based application by pressing on the talk button. Once activated the user simply dictates their message and VoiceMode converts the message from speech to text.
The VoiceMode dictionary has tens of thousands of words, so it covers almost all normal situations. In addition, words can be added to the dictionary allowing individuals to customize it to meet their own individual needs.
In making the announcement, Rich Geruson, VoiceSignal CEO stated, “VoiceMode 2.0 is another example of VoiceSignal’s leadership in the development of applications that use speech to simplify the operation of a mobile phone.” He added, “VoiceMode 2.0 lets people speak naturally to create text messages, documents or add text to applications like the calendar in a much simpler and more convenient manner than they could by just using the keypad. This is another very exciting breakthrough for VoiceSignal.”
“We are excited about having VoiceSignal join the Nokia Software Market, and we believe the VoiceMode product proposes a very strong consumer value proposition and strengthens the product portfolio of our channel,” said Tom Ojala, COO, Symmetria Software, an operator for Nokia Software Market.
VoiceMode 2.0 will initially be available for download onto selected S6-devices (Nokia N73, Nokia E62, Nokia E61, Nokia 5500, and Nokia 3250) and is available for download onto mobile phones through the Nokia Software Market site (http://www.softwaremarket.nokia.com/?product_detail_s60.html&pID=3025&pmsid=241&lang=en) operated by Symmetria Software. Regularly priced at 19.99 euros, the application will initially be available in UK English at a special introductory price of 9.95 euros. US English and other languages will be announced later this year.
About VoiceSignal: VoiceSignal is the global leader in mobile voice technology. Since 2002 more than 150 million copies of its software in 21 languages have shipped embedded in devices from the world’s top handset manufacturers. VoiceSignal’s unique architecture is compatible with the entire range of mobile devices, from entry-level to enterprise-class devices and smart phones. VoiceSignal solutions are preferred by the largest global handset brands and specified by major operators worldwide. Additional information about the company is available at www.voicesignal.com.
About Symmetria Software: Symmetria Software is the provider and host of global online software sales channels, and of end-to-end business operations. Symmetria Software operates and hosts the Nokia Software Market, which is a leading online mobile software webshop for Nokia mobile phones. Nokia Software Market offers a wide range of premium quality downloadable software for Nokia mobile phone users worldwide. Additional information about the company is available at www.symmetria.fi.
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VoiceSignal, the global leader in mobile voice technology solutions, has announced the release of "VoiceMode 2.0", the world's first continuous dictation solution for mobile handsets. Regardless of whether users have been text messaging for years or have never sent a text message before, VoiceMode makes creating a text message as simple as speaking into the phone.
