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News Release from: Psion Teklogix | Subject: Multi-functional, RoHS-compliant mobile device
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 August 2006
Voice recognition device is
RoHS-compliant
Global supply chain and logistics customers can now utilise a multi-functional, RoHS-compliant mobile device for voice-directed work along with imaging, RFID and bar code reading.
Psion Teklogix (LSE: PON), a global provider of solutions for mobile computing, wireless data collection, imaging and RFID, and Vocollect, the world leader in voice-directed work, today introduced the Workabout PRO Speech The Workabout PRO Speech is a multi-functional, RoHS-compliant mobile device that delivers Vocollect Voice recognition performance on a flexible data collection hand-held computer in a single unit, creating a unique and complete platform for supply chain and logistics customers
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Workabout PRO Speech is the latest product released under the new VIP (Voice Integrated Platform) brand.
VIP is the brand category for Psion Teklogix devices integrating voice technologies such as speech-recognition, VoIP, Push-to-Talk and Cellular Voice.
Utilising the co-developed Integrated Speech Module (ISM) hardware and adding Vocollect's patented connector for its SR Series headset, the Workabout PRO Speech handheld computer delivers a standard of voice recognition performance and reliability that is unique to the handheld industrial computing market.
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The Workabout PRO Speech is fully compatible with the Psion Teklogix software suite, an end-to-end, speech-directed work solution bundled for rugged environments such as warehouses, distribution centres and the supply chain and logistics environment.
TekSpeech interfaces with customer host applications to deliver increased productivity.
"Vocollect's mission is to expand voice-directed work across an increasing variety of applications and market segments.
This unique collaboration between two leaders in the mobile computing industry brings together two platforms to deliver the value of voice to workers, helping companies reduce errors and improve productivity," said Tim Eusterman, vice president of marketing and business development, Vocollect.
"We look forward to leveraging Psion Teklogix' strong reputation in the global supply chain and logistics market to meet wide-ranging customer needs across the globe." The two companies collaborated closely to maximize the overall voice performance of the Workabout PRO Speech.
The ISM audio circuit has been optimised to run Vocollect Voice at a performance standard virtually equivalent to that of Vocollect's Talkman wearable computers and has a built-in connection for the industrial grade breakaway connectors of Vocollect's SR Series headsets.
The Workabout PRO Speech utilises a modular hardware accessory kit designed by Vocollect specifically for Psion Teklogix.
It consists of two main components: a Headset Connector End-cap, and the ISM, which was created using Psion Teklogix' Workabout PRO Hardware Development Kit.
This interfaces directly with the main logic board of the terminal.
"We are seeing increasing demand from our customers for mobile computing devices that provide the capability to perform multiple tasks without sacrificing performance or durability.
Providing our customers with speech capabilities in the Workabout PRO supports this demand and aligns with one of our key 2006 corporate strategies: to provide multi-modal communication capabilities within our line of mobile computing products," said Duncan Smillie, managing director at Psion Teklogix.
"The Workabout PRO Speech enables customers to leverage voice technology within a hand-held mobile computer along with other data collection technologies such as RFID, imaging and scanning." The Workabout PRO Speech is available today to customers through Psion Teklogix' global sales offices.
* About Psion Teklogix - Psion Teklogix is a global provider of solutions for mobile computing and wireless data collection.
The company's fully integrated mobile computing solutions include rugged hardware; secure wireless networks, robust software, professional services, and exceptional support programs.
Psion Teklogix is committed to helping its customers reap the benefits of new and emerging technologies, including image capture and RFID.
With over three decades of industry experience, Psion Teklogix has customers in more than 80 countries around the world, and over 36 sales and support offices in 17 countries.
Psion Teklogix is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, with additional corporate offices in America, Europe, and Asia.
Psion Teklogix is the operating business of Psion PLC, which is publicly listed in the London Stock Exchange (PON.L).
* About Vocollect - since 1987, Vocollect has delivered dramatic improvements in productivity, accuracy, cost reduction and worker satisfaction for mobile employees.
Vocollect's voice-directed work applications literally talk people through their daily tasks, replacing traditional work lists and cumbersome data capture methods with personal voice dialogs.
The company's global network of resellers and supply chain performance experts enables hundreds of thousands of people on six continents to use voice to improve work every day.
Vocollect is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, and supports its clients and resellers through regional offices in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
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