Leading Text-to-Speech Solution Now Voice-Enables Linux Applications,
Including Assistive Devices for Blind and Visually Impaired Users
SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fonix(R) Corporation
(OTC Bulletin Board: FONX), a leading provider of natural-user interface
solutions for wireless and mobile devices, assistive solutions and vehicle
telematics, today announced the availability of a Linux version of Fonix
DECtalk, the world's most intelligible text-to-speech solution for embedded
device applications. The new Linux support will be especially useful for
application providers developing screen readers and other reading aids for the
visually challenged on the Linux platform.
"As a long-time user of Fonix DECtalk TTS, I'm delighted to see Fonix
DECtalk software becoming available on Linux," said T.V. Raman, a leading
advocate of Linux's use in the assistive community and the creator of
Emacspeak, a leading Linux-based desktop audio tool
( http://emacspeak.sf.net ). "Combined with Emacspeak, this turns Linux into
a robust but low-cost access solution for blind and visually impaired users
around the world. Emacspeak features a wealth of speech-enabled tools for
accessing online resources and might be of interest to the wider audience of
users interested in eyes-free computing as well."
Linux, the open-source operating system developed by Linus Torvalds, is
rapidly gaining popularity in the cost-sensitive assistive space. Now
application providers moving to Linux can use Fonix DECtalk's text-to-speech
solution to voice-enable their Linux device or screen reader application,
whether they run on an Intel or a Strong-Arm platform. This makes Fonix one
of the first to deliver voice capabilities to the new array of Linux-based
assistive devices.
Linux users have their choice of Fonix DECtalk's four male, four female
and exclusive child's voice. The solution supports six international
languages, including U.S. and U.K. English, French, German and both Latin
American and Castilian Spanish. In addition, the Fonix DECtalk/Linux
combination supports visual cues to allow for the synchronization of voice
with facial avatars. It can also be used to make an application sing.
Since all Linux versions come from a common code pool, Fonix DECtalk supports
all popular commercial versions available in the market today. Fonix DECtalk
also supports the various Windows Oss, Solaris and Tru64 UNIX . Application
developers can find out more by contacting
http://www.fonix.com/products/dectalk/ or by calling 801-553-6600.
About Fonix Corporation
Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX) is a leading provider of
natural-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices,
Assistive Devices, 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 Text-
To-Speech (TTS), Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), and Handwriting
Recognition (HWR), provide the most natural communication solutions available.
For more information, visit http://www.fonix.com , or call (801) 553-6600.
Media Contact, Andrea Candler (317-275-2275 x31), andrea@sspr.com.
Investor Contact, Michelle Aamodt (801) 328-0161, invrel@fonix.com.
Note: The statements released by Fonix Corporation that are not purely
historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the 'Safe Harbor'
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including
statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions, and
strategies for the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking
statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's
business prospects and performance. It is important to note that the
Company's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-
looking statements. Risk factors include general economic, competitive,
governmental, and technological factors as discussed in the Company's filings
with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. The Company does not undertake any
responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this
release.
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Related links:
http://www.fonix.com/products/dectalk
CONTACT:
press, Andrea Candler of S&S Public
Relations, Inc., +1-317-275-2275, ext. 31, andrea@sspr.com, for
Fonix Corporation; or Peter Foss of Fonix Corporation,
+1-801-553-6600, mediarel@fonix.com
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