ArialPhone Corp. Launches Nationwide Reseller Program Aimed at Computer Telephony Market.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers SUPERCOMM 2002 MUNDELEIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2002 One-Ounce, Wearable ArialPhone Device Offers Digital PBX-Compatibility, Provides Resellers with Add-On Telephony Solution for Executives ArialPhone Corp., a provider of wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. devices and voice-enabling software, today announced a new nationwide reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. program designed to extend the reach of the company's sales efforts into the computer telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration market. Resellers specializing in telephony systems and computer telephony products can participate in the program, which features the popular one-ounce, wearable ArialPhone. The ArialPhone represents a new breed of voice-activated communications product that allows users to place phone calls using their computer contact database -- simply by saying a person's name. Its patented, hands-free Earset design enables users to move untethered Unattached to any data or power source by wire or fiber; in other words: wireless. Contrast with tethered. as far as 150 to 300 feet from their PCs as they place and receive phone calls. Productivity and efficiency gains are realized because the user can perform automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. contact management functions, such as voice dialing by name, while moving about the home or office. The wireless ArialPhone utilizes standard phone lines, which means no monthly service fees are involved. "Because it can be integrated with popular digital PBX (digital Private Branch Exchange) A modern PBX that uses digital methods for switching in contrast to older PBXs that use analog methods. systems, the ArialPhone device is an excellent add-on product for resellers seeking to appeal to executives or team leaders who rely heavily on telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. to create and maintain strong business relationships," said Mike Wagener, president of ArialPhone Corp. "Through ArialPhone, these professionals gain a whole new level of convenience and mobility inside the workplace. I'm confident it will serve as an exciting addition to any telephony product line." The ArialPhone reseller program combines an aggressive lead generation and lead sharing effort with exhibits at popular industry trade shows, and favorable fa·vor·a·ble adj. 1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds. 2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis. 3. terms and conditions. Interested resellers should contact the company directly at 847/573-9925. Voice Commands Provide Instant Access to Contact Management Software The ArialPhone system is comprised of an Earset; base station; and voice-dialing software that features an advanced speech recognition user interface providing access to contact management software installed on the user's PC. Through the use of simple spoken commands, such as "call John Smith at work," users can place calls to any contact listed in their Outlook, Outlook Express, or ACT! programs. Incoming calls from any contact can also be received with ArialPhone. The ArialPhone Earset acts as a transceiver (TRANSmitter reCEIVER) An electronic device or circuit that transmits and receives analog or digital signals. It comes in many forms; for example, a transponder on a satellite, a network adapter in the computer or the circuits in a cellphone. for wireless radio frequency (RF) communications to the system's base station. With a range of 150 to 300 feet in most environments, wireless voice commands are even easily recognizable through walls. The Earset weighs approximately one ounce (with battery) and is supported entirely by the ear, held in place via a comfortable, smartly designed Earhook. The Earset has no screen or keyboard, but instead provides a single "action" button with the function to alert the computer of an imminent voice command from the user. ArialPhone requires no customization and is ready to use "out of the box." The ArialPhone Base Station connects to a computer and uses a standard RJ-11 jack for connection to an analog telephone line. The Earset communicates with the Base Station via a 900MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. digital spread spectrum RF link. Digital PBX compatibility is achieved through the use of adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. kits available through ArialPhone Corp. Pricing and Availability ArialPhone can be purchased for $299 through the ArialPhone Web site (www.arialphone.com) or through leading telephony resellers across the country; at Fry's Electronics Fry's Electronics is a specialty retailer of software, consumer electronics, computer hardware and household appliances with a chain of superstores headquartered in Silicon Valley. Starting with one store located in Sunnyvale, California, USA, the chain now boasts sales of $2. and through leading direct marketers such as Hello Direct, Communitech and TechnoBrands. About ArialPhone Corp. ArialPhone Corp., launched in January 2001, is a provider of wireless communications devices and voice-enabling software applications. The company's first product, ArialPhone, combines wireless and voice recognition technology in a sleek, patented Earset design that improves standard telephone calling processes while also allowing wireless voice computer input for dictation, Internet calling See Internet telephony. , and other third party voice recognition functions. It can be integrated with the most popular digital PBXs, and now supports an expanded group of contact management systems such as ACT!, Outlook and Outlook Express. Privately held, ArialPhone Corp. is headquartered near Chicago in Mundelein, Ill. For more information, please visit www.arialphone.com, or contact the company's headquarters at 104 Terrace Dr., Mundelein, Ill. 60060. Phone: 847/949-3173. E-mail: info@arialphone.com. ArialPhone and ArialPhone Corp. are trademarks of ArialPhone Corp. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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