This process allows AudioNav users to verbally prompt the unit with an address, and the system's recorded human voice responds with easy-to-understand, accurate, turn-by-turn verbal instructions. Users are able to choose an address, intersection, point of interest, or customized location as a destination point for navigation. The launch of the AN221 will revolutionize the mobile navigation industry and will set new standards for future voice-interactive products in the consumer electronics industry. It is the first navigation system in the marketplace that is compact and 100% voice-interactive. Plus, the AudioNav contributes to driver safety since drivers never have to divert their attention from the road. The AudioNav's patented navigation "smart chip" technology utilizes voice independent speech recognition. A complex spell-checking technology, isolated word recognition and rejection of out-of-vocabulary words combine to make the AudioNav "smart chip" a virtually error-free speech recognition engine. Most importantly, the technology allows the system to respond to different speakers (speaker independent), regardless of variable speech patterns, dialects, etc. Additional features of the AudioNav include: rerouting capabilities in the event a driver encounters traffic or construction; directory of nearby services such as ATMs, hotels and banks; ability to customize and store your favorite locations in memory; and options for beginner's mode or expert mode. Upon activating required software, the AudioNav has the capability of navigating throughout the United States. Mapping software is available on nine CD-ROM discs, each corresponding to a different US region. The AudioNav comes complete with all nine CDs, which can be individually activated by the user for a fee. A toll-free number for activation is located on the discs, and Pronounced Technologies also plans to offer on-line activation. The AudioNav system comes with navigation software CDs, microphone, cigarette lighter adapter, and operating manual. The AN221 includes one free disc activation, and is available at car audio and consumer electronics specialty retailers nationwide. An in-dash version with a GPS (Global Positioning System) option is available at all major audio stores. Pronounced Technologies is a leading developer and manufacturer of speaker-independent voice-interactive products and software. With the AudioNav product line, Pronounced Technologies has introduced the world's first easy-to-use and affordable voice-interactive GPS navigation system. The company's management and engineering team focuses on the development of consumer applications for their patented voice-interactive technology. |
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