IBM Introduces ViaVoice for Windows.Business & Technology Editors SOMERS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2000 IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) today announced its new ViaVoice for Windows, a new family of voice recognition software that can make talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to your computer easier, faster and more accurate than ever before. ViaVoice for Windows, Release 8.0 includes four products designed to meet the needs of the most advanced to first-time computer users. New enhancements include: a USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. connectivity noise-cancelling microphone; faster set-up time; improved correction capabilities and expanded command and control features for voice-navigation of the desktop. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. internal tests performed by IBM, these enhancements combine to make ViaVoice for Windows the most accurate IBM voice recognition product to date. In addition, a new voice template tool, called ViaVoice Documents, can make it faster and easier to dictate into e-mail, forms, memos, briefs and fax templates. Voice Marks, a new text-to-speech feature, allows users to save time and keep working while ViaVoice confirms that the macros a user has chosen are completed. According to Roper Starch starch, white, odorless, tasteless, carbohydrate powder. It plays a vital role in the biochemistry of both plants and animals and has important commercial uses. Worldwide, the PC is today's most ubiquitous device for computing, with 30 percentage of the world's population owning a computer. "We believe that voice will transform the way that humans interact with technology, from the computer to the telephone and Internet. The first place to effect this transformation is by making the device that people use most -- the personal computer -- more friendly to use and more productive," said Krishna Nathan, director of IBM Consumer Voice Systems. "By offering a ViaVoice for Windows solution for the most advanced to the newest computer user and making that solution more accurate and easier to use than ever before, we are building the foundation for interacting with all types of future devices and technologies more naturally." "There is no doubt that voice will be the next interface between humans and machines," said Dr. Judith Markowitz, president of J. Markowitz, Consultants. "Computing power and voice recognition accuracy rates have already improved to the extent where voice is now a viable alternative to typing text for a growing number of people. Anyone who working with computers in the 1980s remembers how the graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) completely changed the way that people used computers. We expect voice technology to be part of an every greater transformation of the user interface -- one in which voice, touch, and other modes of interaction enable a person to communicate with machines in the most natural and effective way possible." The ViaVoice for Windows, Release 8.0 Product Family ViaVoice for Windows, Release 8.0 includes four offerings -- Pro, Advanced, Standard and Personal. Features of each include: ViaVoice for Windows, Pro Edition offers the greatest power for maximum efficiency and productivity. It includes a digital USB adapter and microphone that can provide users with enhanced audio quality and improved recognition and accuracy. Users can choose the input channel they prefer: an analog connection to a standard sound card port or a pathway to an available USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. . Additional capabilities include the new ViaVoice Documents feature that can help users dictate into established templates to make repetitive tasks and text entry quick and easy, and ViaVoice Marks, which uses Text-to-Speech technology or pre-recorded audio to playback acknowledgment acknowledgment, in law, formal declaration or admission by a person who executed an instrument (e.g., a will or a deed) that the instrument is his. The acknowledgment is made before a court, a notary public, or any other authorized person. of the user's simple closing and address macro formatting. ViaVoice for Windows, Pro Edition also includes support for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , Me, 2000, 98 and 95. ViaVoice for Windows, Advanced Edition also offers a USB digital microphone adapter for digitized or analog USB connectivity, making it a powerful USB speech solution. The Advanced Edition also provides Natural Language Commands for control over voice recognition dictation as well as command and control for easy navigation of the desktop and the Web. Now, users can surf the Internet, create e-mail and conduct voice chats with ViaVoice for Windows, Advanced Edition while enjoying the high quality of USB audio. ViaVoice for Windows, Advanced Edition also includes support for Windows Me (Windows Millennium Edition) An upgrade to Windows 98 introduced in 2000. Windows ME added more support for digital cameras, multi-player Internet games and home networking. , 98 and 95. ViaVoice for Windows, Standard Edition is ideal for the user who is primarily interested in dictating text into Microsoft Word A full-featured word processing program for Windows and the Macintosh from Microsoft. Included in the Microsoft application suite, it is a sophisticated program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities that has become the most widely used word processing application on the market. or ViaVoice SpeakPad, IBM's speech-enabled word processor. The Standard Edition offers all the enhancements and improvements to the voice engine for improved accuracy found in the Advanced and Pro Edition products, as well as Direct Dictation into Microsoft Word 97 and 2000. ViaVoice for Windows, Standard Edition also includes support for Windows Me, 98 and 95. ViaVoice for Windows, Personal Edition is IBM's entry-level speech recognition solution, perfect for beginners or entry-level users. It features improved accuracy and performance and includes a headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. microphone, as well as Direct Dictation into Microsoft Word 97 and 2000. ViaVoice for Windows, Personal Edition also includes support for Windows Me, 98 and 95. Pricing and Availability Beginning on September 5, 2000, ViaVoice for Windows, Release 8.0 will be sold through major retail and office supply stores throughout the U.S., ShopIBM (www.ibm.com/shop), other select online vendors, mail order catalogs and additional distribution channels. U.K. English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese languages Chinese languages or Sinitic languages Family of languages comprising one of the two branches of Sino-Tibetan. They are spoken by about 95% of the inhabitants of China and by many communities of Chinese immigrants elsewhere. are planned for availability in late 2000. The suggested retail price of ViaVoice for Windows, Personal Edition is $29.95; ViaVoice for Windows, Standard Edition is $59.95; ViaVoice for Windows, Advanced Edition is $99.95; and ViaVoice for Windows Pro Edition is $199.95. Minimum System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. ViaVoice for Windows Pro requires: - Intel 266 MHz processor and 256K L2 cache or equivalent with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me. - 64 MB RAM for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me - 64 MB RAM for Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0; 96 MB RAM for Windows 2000 - Intel 266 MHz processor and 256K L2 cache or equivalent with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me. - 64 MB RAM for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me - Quad-speed CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. or faster ViaVoice for Windows Advanced requires: - Intel 266 MHz processor and 256K L2 cache or equivalent with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me. - 64 MB RAM for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me - 64 MB RAM for Windows 95/98/Me - Windows 95/98/Me compatible 16-bit sound card with a microphone input jack or USB port for USB microphone input - Intel 266 MHz processor and 256K L2 cache or equivalent with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me. - 64 MB RAM for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me ViaVoice for Windows Standard requires: - Intel 266 MHz processor and 256K L2 cache or equivalent with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me. - 64 MB RAM for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me - 460 MB of available hard disk space ViaVoice for Windows Personal requires: - Intel 266 MHz processor and 256K L2 cache or equivalent with Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me. - 64 MB RAM for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me - 460 MB of available hard disk space About IBM Voice Systems IBM voice recognition technology is based on 30 years of speech recognition research and development. With a portfolio of more than 100 patents, an established R&D business that included researchers worldwide and a robust, proven speech technology available in many languages, IBM is a leader in speech recognition. IBM is the global leader in providing access to data through end-to-end voice integrated solutions that enable organizational effectiveness Organizational effectiveness is the concept of how effective an organization is in achieving the outcomes the organization intends to produce. The idea of organizational effectiveness is especially important for non-profit organizations as most people who donate money to non-profit for e-business development. For more information about IBM Voice Systems, visit the World Wide Web at http://www.ibm.com/software/voice. Editors Note: The suggested retail price is subject to change without notice and dealer prices may vary. IBM and ViaVoice are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. 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