Fonix DECtalk Text-to-Speech Chosen by Serotek for New Microsoft Windows Vista-based Assistive Devices.SALT LAKE CITY -- Fonix Speech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Fonix[R] Corporation (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: FNIX) specializing in embedded speech interfaces for mobile devices, handheld electronic products, video game systems and processors, announces Fonix DECtalk text-to-speech software on new Windows Vista-based applications from Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of Internet and digital information accessibility software and systems. Serotek's new Key to Freedom product, a voice-controlled Internet access See how to access the Internet. device, will be demonstrated at ATIA ATIA Assistive Technology Industry Association ATIA Alaska Travel Industry Association ATIA Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta ATIA Army Training Information Architecture (US DoD) 2007, January 24-27, at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2006 U.S. , booth #722. Fonix receives unit royalties from the sale of each Key to Freedom device. "Serotek chose Fonix DECtalk for our new portable Key to Freedom product because of its superior-sounding text-to-speech voices," said Mike Calvo, Serotek CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Visually impaired users absolutely need devices like Key to Freedom to help them more easily use computers. It's imperative that any text-to-speech software used in our screen reader application be clear, easy to understand and easy to listen to. DECtalk meets those requirements and helps us offer our customers a high-quality device designed to make life easier." Serotek's new Key to Freedom features Fonix DECtalk, the industry leading text-to-speech (TTS (1) See text-to-speech. (2) (Transaction Tracking System) Software that monitors a transaction until completion. In the event of a hardware or software failure, it ensures that the database is brought back to its former state before the attempt to ) technology designed specifically for limited-memory applications. Key to Freedom is a portable accessibility solution providing users mobile access to any computer they encounter while on the go. With it's all-in-one web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. , messaging and chat applications, remote computer access, media player and screen reader, the Key to Freedom provides the world's only true plug and play access technology providing mobile functionality for blind and visually impaired users using Microsoft Windows Vista and next generation software products like Office 2007. "Serotek has done a terrific job of advancing their revolutionary Key to Freedom product to be compatible with the new Windows Vista operating system," said Walt Nawrocki, Senior VP and GM, Fonix Speech. "Blind and visually impaired computer users now have a useful portable device providing them with greater access to computer content and functions, and they appreciate the clear, understandable text-to-speech voices provided by Fonix DECtalk" Key to Freedom is available from Serotek or from an authorized Serotek dealer. Information is available at www.freedombox.info or by calling Serotek's toll free number: (866) 202-0520. About ATIA 2007 ATIA 2007 serves as a leading forum for the Assistive Technology Hardware and software that help people who are physically impaired. Often called "accessibility options" when referring to enhancements for using the computer, the entire field of assistive technology is quite vast and even includes ramp and doorway construction in buildings to support community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. Segments of the Assistive Technology industry (Augmentative and Alternative Communication Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) refers "to an area of research, clinical, and educational practice. AAC involves attempts to study and when necessary compensate for temporary or permanent impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions of ; Blindness; Computer Access; Curriculum Adaptations; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Electronic Aids to Daily Living; Games and Recreation; Learning Disabilities/Study Aids/Literacy; Low Vision; and Mechanical Accessories and Mounting Devices) will be represented in various presentations, demonstrations and/or exhibits. In addition, a hands-on lab will provide an opportunity to experiment with and evaluate the latest assistive technology devices and software available. Visit www.atia.org for more information. About Serotek Serotek Corporation is a leading technology company that develops software and manufactures accessibility solutions under the brand name FreedomBox. Committed to the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek launched the FreedomBox family of products and services and the FreedomBox Network, an online community specifically designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Serotek provides powerful, affordable solutions that require minimal training. In 2005 the company was awarded the prestigious da Vinci da Vinci Surgery A surgical robot for performing certain surgeries–eg, mitral valve repair and laparoscopic procedures–eg, cholecystectomy and gastric ulcer repair. See Laparoscopic surgery, Robotics, Surgical robot. award for innovation in universal accessibility by the National Multiple Sclerosis Association. For more information visit www.freedombox.info. About Fonix Fonix Corporation (OTC BB: FNIX), based in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. , 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 Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and 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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