NEO CAR MP3 JUKEBOX INTEGRATES FONIX ISPEAK.

Fonix Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FONX), a provider of natural-user interface technology, and SSI (1) See server-side include and single-system image. (2) (Small-Scale Integration) Less than 100 transistors on a chip. See MSI, LSI, VLSI and ULSI.

1. (electronics) SSI - small scale integration. 2. America have launched the Fonix iSpeak application for SSI America's Neo Car Jukebox A storage device for multiple sets of CD-ROMs, DVDs, tape cartridges or disk modules. Using carousels, robot arms and other methods, a jukebox physically moves the storage medium from its assigned location to an optical or magnetic station for reading and writing. , a popular hard-drive based MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. for automotive use. Fonix iSpeak a dynamic and easy-to-listen-to Text-To-Speech (TTS (1) See text-t-speech. (2) (Transaction Tracking System) Software that monitors a transaction until completion. In the event of a hardware or software failure, it ensures that the database is brought back to its former state before the attempt to ) technology, enables drivers and passengers to hear song titles, folder In a graphical user interface (GUI), a simulated file folder that holds data, applications and other folders. Folders were introduced on the Xerox Star, then popularized on the Macintosh and later adapted to Windows and Unix. In Unix and Linux, as well as DOS and Windows 3. names, and play-lists spoken in a natural-sounding human voice, allowing for safer, more convenient music navigation on the popular MP3 device. The new Neo Car Jukebox speech application is currently available to both end-users and to automotive OEMs who sell their own factory installed, private-label versions of the Neo Car Jukebox. The speech interface is available through http://www.ssiamerica.com/products/neo35/speech.shtml priced at $39.99 (MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) ) and includes the speech software, a speech-capable chip, and installation instructions. "iSpeak has served as the platform for other enhancements to our product line, most notably with our Neo Jukebox portable MP3 player," said James Buchheim, president of SSI America. "Along with

our customers, we're convinced that Fonix provides the clearest, most cost-effective TTS solution on the market. This addition to Neo Car Jukebox provides a new level of hands-free convenience to one of our premier products." "Fonix iSpeak voice interface is a natural in the automotive environment. Adding iSpeak to the Neo Car Jukebox allows drivers to concentrate on their driving, yet enjoy all the benefits of one of the best auto MP3 players available," said Kurt Flygare, vice president of sales for Fonix Corporation. "We're pleased to be able to extend our relationship with SSI America through this valuable and lowcost upgrade for the Neo Car Jukebox." Fast, Easy MP3 Navigation SSI America's Neo Car Jukebox is a breakthrough device in the world of automotive entertainment. Packaged as a self-contained, portable unit, Neo Car Jukebox slides out of its dashboard (1) See Mac Dashboard. (2) A software-based control panel for one or more applications, network devices or industrial machines. Dashboards display simulated gauges and dials that look somewhat like an automobile dashboard. , console, or trunk mount for easy download of CDs and MP3 files from a host computer. Users simply slide the device into the USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. or PC bay on their computer, transfer the desired songs, and slide it back out. The hard-drive based product, available in 20/40/80 GB storage capacities that store up to 20,000 songs, supports extremely fast download, enabling music enthusiasts to organize and playback every song they own via one simple device. Neo Car Jukebox's new speech solution option allows users to hear track selections spoken aloud before playback. The technology speaks folder and subfolder names, song names, and playlists, freeing listeners from having to look at the unit's LCD display or remote control panel. Using the iSpeak-supported option, listeners never lose track of where they are navigating, making music selection easy, fast, and organized. Leading TTS Technology Fonix iSpeak uses concatenative TTS that includes inflections, intonations, and pauses. The technology has been used in multiple applications and user environments to power website, document, email, and music playback for PCs, PDAs and other digital devices. Earlier this year Fonix and SSI America announced an iSpeak upgrade option for the Neo Jukebox portable MP3 player. The software enables Neo Jukebox users to listen to any computer-downloaded text while on the go. For more information about the speech solution option for the Neo Car Jukebox, visit http://www.ssiamerica.com/products/neo35/speech.shtml . Additional information about iSpeak and Fonix Corporation's other TTS and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) Using voice recognition to replace keypad entry for telephone voice menus. Typically used to speak the digits 0 through 9 insted of keying them, ASR systems may be able to recognize a limited vocabulary. See voice recognition and AVSR. ) technologies can be found at

http://www.fonix.com/ . About Fonix Corporation Fonix Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: FONX) is a provider of natural-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices, Internet and telephony systems, and vehicle telematics Originally coined to mean the convergence of telecommunications and information processing, the term later evolved to refer to automation in automobiles. GPS navigation, integrated hands-free cellphones, wireless communications and automatic driving assistance systems all come under the . Leading chip manufacturers, independent software and hardware vendors, and Internet content and service providers incorporate Fonix technology to provide their customers with an easier and more convenient user experience. Fonix products, including Text-To-Speech (TTS), Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), and Handwriting Recognition Handwriting recognition is the ability of a computer to receive intelligible handwritten input. The image of the written text may be sensed "off line" from a piece of paper by optical scanning (optical character recognition). (HWR HWR Heavy Water Reactor HWR Hazardous Waste Regulations HWR Hand Writing Recognition HWR Hot Water Return HWR Hot Wet Rock HWR Half-Wave Rectifier HWR Hazardous Waste Reduction HWR Half-Wave Retarder HWR Hull Weight Ratio ), provide the most natural communication solutions available. For additional information, visit http://www.fonix.com/, or call 801/553-6600. About SSI America SSI America, a division of the SSI Group, develops and manufactures audio and visual hardware, as well as related software products. The multi-technology equipment company is based in Piscataway, New Jersey. SSI America can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.ssiamerica.com/ For more information, call 847/955-0700, ext. 237.

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