Registry Magic(TM) to Integrate Lernout & Hauspie's Speech Recognition Engine into Magic Calendar Voice Enabled Software Lets Users Schedule Activities by Talking to Computer
BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Registry Magic (Nasdaq: RMAG - news), a leader in conversational speech recognition technology, today announced a licensing and distribution agreement with Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products (L&H) (Nasdaq: LHSPF - news; EASDAQ: LHSP-ED) for Registry Magic's Magic Calendar software. Under the terms of the agreement, Registry Magic will license L&H's automatic speech recognition (ASR) engine for inclusion in Magic Calendar. L&H, a worldwide market leader in speech and linguistic technologies, products and services, will distribute the product.
Registry Magic's Magic Calendar is a speech-enabled desktop software application that allows users to schedule activities simply by speaking to the computer, thereby limiting the need for keyboard and mouse commands and dramatically increasing productivity and efficiency. L&H's ASR engine allows the software to recognize and respond to spoken words and commands.
With the use of natural conversation, Magic Calendar keeps users organized and reminds them of important events. A Windows-based software application, Magic Calendar can remind users of meetings, birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions, while also preventing schedule conflicts by notifying users of potential double booking. Magic Calendar retails for $49.95 and is available through L&H by calling 1-800-843-1224.
''L&H has the best ASR engine in the market today and we are delighted to include it in Magic Calendar,'' said Registry Magic president and CEO Walt Nawrocki. ''By partnering with L&H we are offering a high-quality solution to the growing demand for speech-enabled applications.''
''Speech-enabled applications provide flexibility, increased productivity and ease of use simply not found in software that uses a mouse or keyboard,'' said L&H president of Core Technologies Jerry Calabrese. ''Speech technology has made dramatic strides in the past few years and, as a result we are seeing the power of speech being applied to a wide variety of software applications. Magic Calendar is another example of the wide diversity of speech as an interface.''
About Registry Magic
Registry Magic was founded in 1995 and provides businesses with conversational speech recognition technologies, products and services on a worldwide basis. The Company is a leader in developing realistic speech recognition applications that listen, understand and respond to the user. Registry Magic's technology eliminates the need for touch-tone menus and keyboards as it allows the world to access data using natural speech. By delivering products that allow users to engage in natural conversation with a computer or telephone system, Registry Magic helps businesses to lower operational costs and increase productivity. For more information on Registry Magic, please contact Lisa Buyer-Atkinson at 954-426-5127 or visit the web site at www.registrymagic.com.
About Lernout & Hauspie
Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products (L&H) is a global leader in advanced speech and language solutions for computers, automobiles, telecommunications, embedded products, consumer goods and the Internet. The company is making the speech user interface (SUI) the keystone of simple, convenient interaction between humans and technology, and is using advanced translation technology to break down cultural barriers. L&H's products and services originate in four basic areas: automatic speech recognition (ASR), text-to-speech (TTS), digital speech and music compression (SMC) and text-to-text (translation). For more information, please visit Lernout & Hauspie on the World Wide Web at www.lhs.com.
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties including without limitation the general risks associated with the intense competition and rapid technological change characteristic of the computer telephony and speech technology markets. The forward-looking statements are also subject to risks set forth in Registry Magic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release. Registry Magic expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any such statement to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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