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LOBBY7 Expands Mobile Technology Solutions to Include Integrated Speech/Graphics Interface Engine
URL(s): www.lobby7.com
BOSTON, April 2, 2001--
Demo with SpeechWorks Declared the "Coolest Technology" at the CTIA Wireless
Conference
Wireless innovation firm LOBBY7 today announced that it has expanded its mobile technology solutions portfolio to
include a new integrated speech/graphics interface engine that will enable users to interact with wireless applications and
navigate using simultaneous voice and visual controls. Through its patent-pending technology, the new software-based
system will facilitate the design and deployment of mobile offerings with "multi-modal" user interfaces - ones that allow users
to talk to their devices, ask questions, make requests, and receive a real-time, graphical response right on their screen.
"Leveraging sophisticated session and call management software, LOBBY7 has recognized that the best way to request
information is by voice, but the best way to receive it is graphically. LOBBY7 delivers an integrated graphical UI and voice
portal that can be accessed via WAP phones or connected PDAs or PocketPC allowing users to request graphical content
using their human voice. The ability to recognize the user as a person rather than a device, and to follow the session logic is
critical - and very difficult to do," stated John H. Hill, communication software analyst for Salomon Smith Barney, in a
research report published following the CTIA Global Wireless 2001 conference. "By far the coolest technology we saw at
the conference was the mutli-modal voice/data offering of LOBBY7." LOBBY7 demonstrated the interface engine in
SpeechWorks' booth at CTIA.
Solving existing wireless device constraints, the integrated speech/graphics interface engine will allow users to interact with
applications on mobile handheld devices using a unified two-way speech and visual input interface and visualize information
in real-time, through simultaneous speech, audio (static or live) and graphical formats. The interface not only integrates easily
with all major speech recognition and text-to-speech systems, but also utilizes an architecture (J2EE and XML-based) that is
inherently scalable to accommodate disparate content sources and users. While targeted at consumer as well as enterprise
functions, the interface is built on SpeechWorks International's (NASDAQ: SPWX) speech recognition and text-to-speech
software and enjoys full VoiceXML compliance.
"SpeechWorks is excited to be working with LOBBY7 as we help build their next-generation, multi-modal interface
engine and we look forward to an innovative and successful partnership," said Mike Phillips, CTO of SpeechWorks.
Among the possible consumer-focused, wireless offerings to be enabled by LOBBY7's technology are theme park mobile
guides, in-store mobile shopping portals and multimedia applications for sports arenas. In a theme park environment, for
example, consumers will be able to carry a mobile device with a broadband local area network connection. They will use
voice commands to access location-based, multimedia information, including videos, animations and music clips, for all
attractions, restaurants and shops, as well as communicate with friends and family members in other areas of the park
The integrated speech/graphics interface engine is the latest addition to LOBBY7's set of patent-pending enabling
technologies and user interface design methodologies, which empower its mobile solutions. Together, these form an
expansive server/device toolkit that allows LOBBY7 to collaboratively innovate new wireless offerings with market-leading
organizations, both customers and channel partners such as SpeechWorks. LOBBY7's innovative offerings include:
Advanced session management
Intelligent personalization
Real-time content streaming (text and audio)
Multi-modal (speech/graphics) application access
Animated graphics delivery
LOBBY7 enables businesses to capitalize on the mobile Internet by creating innovative, wireless software and solutions.
LOBBY7's offerings create a powerful mobile experience across a wide range of wireless devices, with specific focus on
core technologies such as software agents and a personalization platform that will drive the m-revolution. LOBBY7
harnesses its core Intellectual Property, end-user insights and wireless technology expertise to create innovative offerings for
mobile professionals and customers.
LOBBY7 has developed robust user interface design methodologies and a unique set of enabling technologies that
empower its mobile solutions. Tapping into text-to-speech and voice recognition software leaders as well as legacy system
integration specialists, these enabling technologies are patent-pending, reusable application components that address specific
issues and solve complex problems in wireless technology. They include engines for advanced session management,
intelligent personalization, content streaming, multi-modal speech/graphics application access, and animated graphics
delivery, among others. For more information or to arrange for a demo, email us at solutions@lobby7.com or visit us at
www.lobby7.com.
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