To generate ideas for voice-command software, 26 competitors from 16 countries submitted 12 ideas.
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The iPhone 4S also comes with a new tool called Siri, voice-command software that can recall information on demand.
Siri voice-command software for the iPhone can readily tell you the score in the latest 49ers game if you ask her.
Ford would no doubt counter that drivers can always use the voice-command menu, but I find that system to be demanding, rigid, dense and a little hostile.
For the first time ever, Kyocera has implemented its proprietary voice-activated command feature into the DIGNO S, allowing the user to speak to the phone to activate e-mail, phone and other commonly used applications - a function accessible by simply tapping an icon on the lock screen.
Existing technology like text-to-speech, voice command, Bluetooth hands-free calling and traffic services also helps alleviate driver distraction to avoid potentially dangerous situations.
First launched in 2010, SYNC AppLink provides industry-leading voice command and control of mobile apps including popular services like Pandora personalized radio, Stitcher smart radio, NPR News, iHeartRadio digital radio and Scout personal navigation.
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The Smartphone will sport the usual PDA features, like an address book that takes up to 2, 000 entries, and will also come equipped with a built-in speakerphone and e-mail retrieval by voice command.
It's worth pointing out that there's also a voice command button as well as motion-sensing, thus making the most out of Google TV ver.3.
Tap the menu subset for Mobile Applications, and the Navigation System touch screen will then list the current SYNC-enabled apps found on the SYNC-paired smartphone that are ready for launch by voice command.
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