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(PR NEWSWIRE) Neo Car MP3 Jukebox Integrates Fonix iSpeak(R)
Neo Car MP3 Jukebox Integrates Fonix iSpeak(R)

Fonix Speech Solution Enhances Users of SSI America's Car-Based MP3 Player;
Assists Drivers and Passengers to Find Music;
Improves Driver Safety and Convenience

SALT LAKE CITY and LYNBROOK, N.Y., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Fonix(R) Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX), a leading provider of
natural-user interface technology, and SSI America announced today the release
of the Fonix iSpeak application for SSI America's Neo Car Jukebox, a popular
hard-drive based MP3 player for automotive use. Fonix iSpeak(R) a dynamic and
easy-to-listen-to Text-To-Speech (TTS) technology, enables drivers and
passengers to hear song titles, folder names, and play-lists spoken in a
natural-sounding human voice, allowing for safer, more convenient music
navigation on the popular MP3 device.
The new Neo Car Jukebox speech application is currently available to both
end-users and to automotive OEMs who sell their own factory installed,
private-label versions of the Neo Car Jukebox. The speech interface is
available through http://www.ssiamerica.com/products/neo35/speech.shtml priced
at $39.99 (MSRP) and includes the speech software, a speech-capable chip, and
installation instructions.
"iSpeak has served as the platform for other enhancements to our product
line, most notably with our Neo Jukebox portable MP3 player," said James
Buchheim, president of SSI America. "Along with our customers, we're
convinced that Fonix provides the clearest, most cost-effective TTS solution
on the market. This addition to Neo Car Jukebox provides a new level of
hands-free convenience to one of our premier products."
"Fonix iSpeak voice interface is a natural in the automotive environment.
Adding iSpeak to the Neo Car Jukebox allows drivers to concentrate on their
driving, yet enjoy all the benefits of one of the best auto MP3 players
available," said Kurt Flygare, vice president of sales for Fonix Corporation.
"We're pleased to be able to extend our relationship with SSI America through
this valuable and low-cost upgrade for the Neo Car Jukebox."

Fast, Easy MP3 Navigation
SSI America's Neo Car Jukebox is a breakthrough device in the world of
automotive entertainment. Packaged as a self-contained, portable unit, Neo
Car Jukebox slides out of its dashboard, console, or trunk mount for easy
download of CDs and MP3 files from a host computer. Users simply slide the
device into the USB or PC bay on their computer, transfer the desired songs,
and slide it back out. The hard-drive based product, available in 20/40/80 GB
storage capacities that store up to 20,000 songs, supports extremely fast
download, enabling music enthusiasts to organize and playback every song they
own via one simple device.
Neo Car Jukebox's new speech solution option allows users to hear track
selections spoken aloud before playback. The technology speaks folder and
subfolder names, song names, and playlists, freeing listeners from having to
look at the unit's LCD display or remote control panel. Using the
iSpeak-supported option, listeners never lose track of where they are
navigating, making music selection easy, fast, and organized.

Leading TTS Technology
Fonix iSpeak uses award-winning concatenative TTS that includes
inflections, intonations, and pauses. The technology has been used in
multiple applications and user environments to power website, document, email,
and music playback for PCs, PDAs and other digital devices.
Earlier this year Fonix and SSI America announced an iSpeak upgrade option
for the Neo Jukebox portable MP3 player. The software enables Neo Jukebox
users to listen to any computer-downloaded text while on the go.
For more information about the speech solution option for the Neo Car
Jukebox, visit www.ssiamerica.com/products/neo35/speech.shtml . Additional
information about iSpeak and Fonix Corporation's other TTS and Automatic
Speech Recognition (ASR) technologies can be found at www.fonix.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
Text-To-Speech (TTS), Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), and Handwriting
Recognition (HWR), provide the most natural communication solutions available.
For additional information, visit www.fonix.com , or contact a Fonix
representative at [phone].
Investor Contact, Michelle Aamodt, [phone], [e-mail].

About SSI America
SSI America, a division of the SSI Group, is a leader in the development
and manufacturing of audio and visual hardware, as well as related software
products. The multi-technology equipment company is based in Piscataway, New
Jersey.

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 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 and iSpeak are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fonix
Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.

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SOURCE Fonix Corporation
-0- 08/20/2002
/CONTACT: Steve Simon of S&S Public Relations, Inc.,
[phone], ext. 237, [e-mail], for Fonix Corporation; or
Peter Foss of Fonix Corporation, [phone], [e-mail]; or
James Buchheim of SSI America, [phone], [e-mail]/
/Web site: http://www.ssiamerica.com/products/neo35/speech.shtml /
/Web site: http://www.fonix.com /
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