Apparently there was more news today regarding FONX....it may not be much but every little bit helps small companies like this.
ALK Technologies, Inc. Selects Fonix to Provide Speech For CoPilot Navigation Solutions
April 10, 2002 1:36:00 PM ET
Text-To-Speech Solution Available in May
SALT LAKE CITY and PRINCETON, N.J., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fonix(R) Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX), a leading provider of natural-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices, Internet and telephony systems, and vehicle telematics, in conjunction with ALK Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced transportation technology, today announced that ALK has selected Fonix Text-To-Speech (TTS) for implementation in ALK's award-winning CoPilot(R) and Pocket CoPilot GPS navigation and route guidance solutions for fleets and business travelers.
CoPilot technology, with Fonix TTS, will be a vast improvement over other applications that merely supply common commands such as "turn right, turn left." CoPilot users, such as technology enthusiasts, and business and leisure travelers, will actually hear spoken street names, city names, Points-of-Interest, freeway names and numbers, addresses, and any other text that the ALK navigation system provides, in addition to common guidance instructions. The Fonix-enabled CoPilot navigation solutions will provide improved operation with clearer, street-specific directions for operators of any over-the-road vehicles.
"Fonix Corporation was selected due to its integrated solution providing a small footprint, minimal memory and power requirements, high-quality, and quick response Unlimited Vocabulary TTS," said Ted Annis, Senior Marketing Manager, ALK Technologies, Inc. "CoPilot and Pocket CoPilot, by adding Fonix TTS, continue to improve their interfaces by verbally delivering detailed navigation information to the driver. Again, with safety as a major concern, CoPilot Solutions have added a feature that will greatly enhance the user experience."
"ALK's CoPilot and Pocket CoPilot solutions, which sell thousands of units each month, have been highly-touted and well received within the auto-navigation industry, and the Fonix TTS solution will contribute to the continued success of ALK's CoPilot Solutions," noted Kurt W. Flygare, Fonix Vice President of Sales. "With Fonix TTS, CoPilot users will receive their directions in a human voice, and depending on the country in which the user resides, have the option of choosing to hear those instructions in US English, UK English, French, or German."
CoPilot Technology is the backbone of a family of ALK products that are recognized as the number one award-winning in-vehicle GPS navigation and route guidance solutions available today. Marketed by the TravRoute division of ALK, solutions include CoPilot 2002 for laptops and Pocket CoPilot for Pocket PC-based handheld devices. Pocket CoPilot is currently used in the iPAQ Navigation System, marketed by Compaq in the UK.
"CoPilot Solutions get you precisely where you need to be with directions to any address nationwide," continued Mr. Annis. "And with dynamic voice navigation and route guidance technology, CoPilot not only shows you where to go, it verbally guides you to your destination in real-time. If you miss a turn or get off track, CoPilot automatically reroutes you."
Users may purchase CoPilot directly from TravRoute (ALK Technologies) at www.travroute.com , by calling the toll-free number, 1-888-TRAVROUTE (872-8768), or from an authorized reseller, such as Camping World, Mobile Planet, Adventure GPS, pocketpcfanatic.com, or pdamart.com.
About ALK Technologies, Inc.
Since its founding in 1979, ALK Technologies, Inc. has recognized the power of information technology and its direct link to competitive advantage and customer satisfaction. For over 20 years, ALK has helped companies and individuals navigate the growth and transformation of transportation technology through consulting services, custom information systems and packaged software solutions. For more information on ALK and its family of products and services, visit www.alk.com .
About Fonix Corporation
Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX) is a leading provider of natural-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices, Internet and telephony systems, and vehicle telematics. 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 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-To-Speech (TTS) Recognition, and Handwriting Recognition (HWR), provide the most natural communication solutions available. For additional information, visit www.fonix.com or contact a Fonix representative at (801) 553-6600.
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