From jkovacs@qualix.com Mon Oct 5 10:13:28 1992 From: jkovacs@qualix.com (Jean Kovacs) Newsgroups: comp.newprod Subject: Voice recognition & Macro building Product Announcement Keywords: voice speech recognition multi-media macro Date: 2 Oct 92 15:53:03 GMT Followup-To: poster Organization: QUALiX Group, Inc. Qualix Group & Agog, Inc. are pleased to announce a new product, SayIt. SayIt combines voice recognition with macro-building capability for less then $300 a copy! When used with any application, SayIt increases productivity and makes the application easier to use. Here is more information: SayIt! Voice commands and Macro Builder for Sun Sparcstations General Description: ------------------- SayIt! lets users create time-saving voice-activated macros that can include any sequence of keyboard or mouse input. All macros can be activated via voice commands or keyboard/ mouse commands. This dramatically increases user productivity and makes SayIt two products in one: Voice command software Powerful macro builder Features: -------- o Add voice control to any application o Powerful macro capability - macros can be executed with voice, keyboard, or mouse o Macros can include: --mouse commands --keystrokes --UNIX shell scripts --sound --clipboard text --delays --window opening/closing --OpenLook drag 'n drop o Macros can function within an application or between applications (see examples below) o Easy to install and train -- all point & click! Requirements: ------------ Sun SPARCstation with OS 4.1.1 or greater and OW 3.0 or greater. Evaluations: ----------- Product evaluations will be available via e-mail from Qualix. Contact us at info@qualix.com for more information. Microphones: ------------ SayIt works with the SunMicrophone (tm) and any other microphone that plugs into the Sun audio jack. For noisy environments (such as a factory floor), we also recommend headset or radio-controlled microphones. (A radio-controlled microphone lets the user walk away from the workstation, but still execute commands.) Contact Qualix for more information on specific microphones. Pricing/Ordering Information: ----------------------------- Quantity 1: $295 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER: $195 Order now and get a 33% discount! Quantity discounts are available. Contact Qualix for details. Ordering Information: -------------------- To order or get more informaion: E-mail info@qualix.com Call 1-800-245-UNIX (1-415-572-0200) Fax 1-415-572-1300 ===================================================================== Questions and Answers: SayIt! Voice Recognition Macro Building Software for Sun Workstations Q. What is SayIt? A. SayIt is a powerful macro building software package combined with speaker dependent voice recognition for Sun workstations. Q. How does SayIt learn to recognize my voice? A. You train SayIt to recognize your voice by repeating each new command three times. This typically takes only ten seconds for each command. Q. I have a heavy accent. Will SayIt work for me? A. Yes! SayIt uses speaker dependent voice recognition. This means that you train SayIt to recognize the unique characteristics of your voice. SayIt will work for any accent AND any language. Q. Does SayIt require any internal hardware? A. No. SayIt is completely software-based. The only requirement is a microphone to hook up to your SPARC-based computer. Q. How can SayIt increase my productivity? A. By building time-saving macros, SayIt lets you access application commands that can take multiple keystrokes or mouse clicks, just by saying a single word. Q. Can I also access the application macros through the keyboard? A. Yes! With a single keystroke or mouse click you can display a menu of all your macros. Any macro can then be selected for execution with either the mouse or arrow keys. Q. What types of things can I do in an application? A. Since SayIt allows macros to include mouse clicks, mouse drags, keystrokes, and drag and drop, any repetitive sequence you do in any of your applications (or between applications) is possible to put in a macro. Q. How long does it take SayIt to respond to a voice command? A. SayIt works in real time. It takes less than a second from the time you finish saying a command until SayIt recognizes the command and starts to execute your macro. Q. How many commands can I add to SayIt? A. There is no fixed limit on the number of commands you can add to SayIt. In fact, with SayIt, you can organize your commands in logical groups, so it's easier to remember what you've recorded as macros. Q. Will SayIt slow down my machine? A. SayIt is designed so that when you're not talking, your system will not be loaded. The CPU load on a SPARC IPC is less than one percent while SayIt is waiting for you to issue a command. While performing voice recognition, there is a brief period of high CPU use, which drrops as soon as the command has been recognized. Q. Will my SunMicrophone work with SayIt? A. Absolutely! In fact, most microphones that plug into the audio adaptor on Sun workstations will work. Check with Qualix for more information on specific microphone models. Q. I'd like to use SayIt on a factory floor that's very noisy. A. No problem. If you're working in a noisy environment, we recommend a headset microphone. This lets you speak into the microphone, but not pick up any background noise. In fact, we have some users who use radio-controlled microphones! This lets them walk away from their workstation, but still automatically execute macros. Q. How difficult is SayIt to install? Do I have to be superuser? A. One of the major strengths of SayIt is its ease of use and installation. For one thing, you don't need a root password. If you can receive e-mail and use OpenWindows 3.0, SayIt can be e-mailed to you. When you receive the mail message, just click on the icon! SayIt will ask you a few questions and then automatically install itself. Q. What system configuration do I need to use SayIt? A. SayIt runs on a Sun SPARCstation under SunOS 4.1.1 or later with OpenWindows 3.0 or later. Q. Can I get an evaluation copy of SayIt? A. Yes. The evaluation copy will let you set up and execute a limited number of application and command macros. Contact Qualix for further details. Q. How much does it cost? A. The list price of SayIt is $295. However, for a limited time only, you can purchase SayIt at a special introductory price of $195. Q. Sounds great! How do I buy one? A. Call Qualix at 1-800-245-UNIX or send e-mail to info@qualix.com. Our UNIX software specialists will be glad to provide additional information.