They comprise a stereo amplifier with two 5 watt loudspeakers and a directional microphone. The built-in speakers and microphone save desk space and eliminate the constant problem of trailing wires. The audio capabilies come into their own with the demanding home user. They also point to the future of diverse multimedia applications in office and other business environments. Telephone calls can already be routed via the Internet.
Software transforming speech into writing already exists.
It is safe to predict that speech will play an important part in the development of desktop communication in a world of IT networks. Read our legal notice .