(PR NEWSWIRE) ALK Technologies, Inc. Selects Fonix to Provide Speech For CoPi
ALK Technologies, Inc. Selects Fonix to Provide Speech For CoPilot Navigation
Solutions
Text-To-Speech Solution Available in May
SALT LAKE CITY and PRINCETON, N.J., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Fonix(R) Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX), a leading provider of
natural-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices,
Internet and telephony systems, and vehicle telematics, in conjunction with
ALK Technologies, Inc., a developer of advanced transportation technology,
today announced that ALK has selected Fonix Text-To-Speech (TTS) for
implementation in ALK's award-winning CoPilot(R) and Pocket CoPilot GPS
navigation and route guidance solutions for fleets and business travelers.
CoPilot technology, with Fonix TTS, will be a vast improvement over other
applications that merely supply common commands such as "turn right, turn
left." CoPilot users, such as technology enthusiasts, and business and
leisure travelers, will actually hear spoken street names, city names,
Points-of-Interest, freeway names and numbers, addresses, and any other text
that the ALK navigation system provides, in addition to common guidance
instructions. The Fonix-enabled CoPilot navigation solutions will provide
improved operation with clearer, street-specific directions for operators of
any over-the-road vehicles.
"Fonix Corporation was selected due to its integrated solution providing a
small footprint, minimal memory and power requirements, high-quality, and
quick response Unlimited Vocabulary TTS," said Ted Annis, Senior Marketing
Manager, ALK Technologies, Inc. "CoPilot and Pocket CoPilot, by adding Fonix
TTS, continue to improve their interfaces by verbally delivering detailed
navigation information to the driver. Again, with safety as a major concern,
CoPilot Solutions have added a feature that will greatly enhance the user
experience."
"ALK's CoPilot and Pocket CoPilot solutions, which sell thousands of units
each month, have been highly-touted and well received within the
auto-navigation industry, and the Fonix TTS solution will contribute to the
continued success of ALK's CoPilot Solutions," noted Kurt W. Flygare, Fonix
Vice President of Sales. "With Fonix TTS, CoPilot users will receive their
directions in a human voice, and depending on the country in which the user
resides, have the option of choosing to hear those instructions in US English,
UK English, French, or German."
CoPilot Technology is the backbone of a family of ALK products that are
recognized as the number one award-winning in-vehicle GPS navigation and route
guidance solutions available today. Marketed by the TravRoute division of
ALK, solutions include CoPilot 2002 for laptops and Pocket CoPilot for Pocket
PC-based handheld devices. Pocket CoPilot is currently used in the iPAQ
Navigation System, marketed by Compaq in the UK.
"CoPilot Solutions get you precisely where you need to be with directions
to any address nationwide," continued Mr. Annis. "And with dynamic voice
navigation and route guidance technology, CoPilot not only shows you where to
go, it verbally guides you to your destination in real-time. If you miss a
turn or get off track, CoPilot automatically reroutes you."
Users may purchase CoPilot directly from TravRoute (ALK Technologies) at
www.travroute.com , by calling the toll-free number, 1-888-TRAVROUTE
(872-8768), or from an authorized reseller, such as Camping World, Mobile
Planet, Adventure GPS, pocketpcfanatic.com, or pdamart.com.
About ALK Technologies, Inc.
Since its founding in 1979, ALK Technologies, Inc. has recognized the
power of information technology and its direct link to competitive advantage
and customer satisfaction. For over 20 years, ALK has helped companies and
individuals navigate the growth and transformation of transportation
technology through consulting services, custom information systems and
packaged software solutions. For more information on ALK and its family of
products and services, visit www.alk.com .
About Fonix Corporation
Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX) is a leading provider of
natural-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices,
Internet and telephony systems, and vehicle telematics. Leading chip
manufacturers, independent software and hardware vendors, and Internet content
and service providers incorporate Fonix technology to provide their customers
with an easier and more convenient user experience. Fonix products, including
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Text-To-Speech (TTS) Recognition, and
Handwriting Recognition (HWR), provide the most natural communication
solutions available. For additional information, visit www.fonix.com or
contact a Fonix representative at (801) 553-6600.
Investor Contact: Michelle Aamodt, (801) 328-0161, invrel@fonix.com
Note: The statements released by Fonix Corporation 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, include
statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions, and
strategies for the future. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking
statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's
business prospects and performance. It is important to note that 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.
Fonix is a registered trademark of Fonix Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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SOURCE Fonix Corporation; ALK Technologies, Inc.
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/CONTACT: Press, Steve Simon, S&S Public Relations, Inc.,
+1-847-955-0700, steve@sspr.com, for Fonix Corporation; or Whitney Seamons,
+1-801-553-6600, mediarel@fonix.com, or Investors, Michelle Aamodt,
+1-801-328-0161, invrel@fonix.com, both of Fonix Corporation; or Press, Mary
Kelly of TravRoute, +1-609-252-8160, Kelly@alk.com/
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