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Canon Selects Fonix Speech Technologies for New Electronic Dictionaries.


New e-dictionary models in Japan feature Fonix text-to-speech Converting text into voice output using speech synthesis techniques. Although initially used by the blind to listen to written material, it is now used extensively to convey financial data, e-mail messages and other information via telephone for everyone. Early text-to-speech (TTS TTS - Tactical Training Simulator (US DoD)
TTS - Tactical Training Strategy
TTS - Tank Thermal Sights
TTS - Tape Tracking System
TTS - Target Tug Squadron
TTS - Task Tracking System
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TTS - Technical Test Specification
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) systems had a very robotic sound; however, with the advent of high-speed chips and advanced software techniques, text-to-speech has become more natural. See screen reader.
 and Fonix audio compression Encoding digital audio data to take up less storage space and transmission bandwidth. Audio compression typically uses lossy methods, which eliminate bits that are not restored at the other end. ADPCM and MP3 are examples of audio compression methods. See audio codec and data compression. 

SALT LAKE CITY -- Fonix Speech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fonix Corporation (OTCBB:FNIX) specializing in embedded speech interfaces for mobile devices, handheld electronic products, video game systems and processors, announces Fonix text-to-speech (TTS) and audio compression technology on new electronic dictionaries manufactured and sold by Canon, a world-leading producer of consumer electronics. Canon's new e-dictionaries, models "wordtank V300 and M300," are available in Japan starting in February. Canon projects a manufacturing rate of 90,000 units per model for the year. Fonix receives unit royalties from the sale of each device.

These new Canon devices utilize Fonix DECtalk[R] TTS, the industry leading TTS technology for limited-memory applications, and Fonix VoiceCompress[TM], a new tool allowing developers to significantly compress audio files, freeing up device memory for other functions. Fonix TTS is specifically designed for embedded devices with limited memory capacity. Fonix TTS 'speaks' word definitions and phrases in understandable English. Fonix VoiceCompress[TM] is a particularly useful tool for e-dictionary manufacturers who are looking for ways to save memory for comprehensive reference libraries.

Canon's application is built upon the Epson processor chip. Fonix and Epson have been partnered since 2003 to provide developers and manufacturers with a powerful processing solution optimized for speech interface applications.

"Canon's new electronic dictionaries incorporate the best Fonix technologies for handheld device manufacturers," says Walt Nawrocki, Senior VP and GM, Fonix Speech. "We are pleased to partner with Canon to further expand the growing distribution of e-dictionaries in the Asian markets."

For more information about Fonix speech solutions, visit www.fonix.com, or call 801-553-6600 and say "Sales."

About Fonix

Fonix Corporation (OTCBB:FNIX), based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an innovative speech recognition and text-to-speech technology company that provides value-added speech solutions through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fonix Speech, Inc., currently offering voice solutions for mobile/wireless devices; interactive video games, toys and appliances; computer telephony systems; the assistive market and automotive telematics. Fonix provides developers and manufacturers with cost-effective speech solutions to enhance devices and systems. Visit www.fonix.com for more information, or call 801-553-6600 and say "Sales."

Statements released by Fonix 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. 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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